Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

pollachiuria

English translation:

pollakiuria

Added to glossary by Michele Galuppo
Nov 11, 2004 14:21
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Italian term

pollachiuria

Italian to English Medical Medical: Pharmaceuticals
bisogno di urinare di frequente

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pollakiuria

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pollakiuria (pol·la·ki·uria) (pol²[schwa]-ke-u¢re-[schwa]) [Gr. pollakis often + -uria] unduly frequent passage of the urine.

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pollakisuria

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... **Pollakisuria** Frequent urge to urinate without increased urinary excretion.
Prostate
Prostatic gland. It is located directly below the bladder. ...
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Polyurea

Polyurea

->Excessive urination


Example:

Symptoms of Diabetes:

There is a classic triad of symptoms that relate to diabetes:

Polyphasia: Excessive eating
Polyurea: Excessive urination
Polydypsia: Excessive fluid intake

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Urination - excessive volume

Definition:
Polyuria is the release of abnormally large amounts (for an adult, at least 2.5 liters per day) of urine.


Alternative Names:
Polyuria
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urination
The release of urine from the body. SYN: micturition; uresis.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: Increased frequency is seen in polydipsia; polyuria; diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus; irritation of the bladder, urethra, or urinary meatus; diseases of the spinal cord; enlarged prostate in males; pregnancy in females; beer drinking; interstitial nephritis; use of medications (e.g., diuretics); and phimosis. Decreased frequency occurs after dehydration, sweating, diarrhea, or bleeding; and in anuria, oliguria, uremia, and anticholinergic drug use. SEE: urine.

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