The document discusses medical suffixes and conditions related to thirst and urine. It defines the suffixes -dipsia, meaning thirst, and -uria, meaning urine condition. For -dipsia, it gives the example word polydipsia, which means excessive thirst. For -uria, it gives the example word polyuria, which means excessive urine production. It describes polydipsia and polyuria in more detail, noting that both can be early symptoms of diabetes or other medical issues.
2. -dipsia
• The suffix -dipsia means thirst.
• An example of the suffix in a whole word is
polydipsia.
3. Polydipsia
• Polydipsia means excessive feeling of thirst.
• Though everyone gets thirsty, it is normally
temporary. Once we get something to drink, the
feeling of thirst is no longer there.
• However, with polydipsia, the feeling takes longer
to go away after drinking something. This can be
an indication that something in your body is not
well.
• In some cases, this is an initial symptom of
diabetes.
4. -uria
• The suffix –uria means urine condition
• An example of the suffix in a whole word is
polyuria.
5. Polyuria
• Polyuria is a condition of producing an excessive
amount of urine.
• The average adult bladder can produce about 2.5 liters
of urine per day. It is considered excessive if one
produces more than 2.5 liters per day.
• Sometimes, if you start drinking more liquids than you
usually do, such as water, then it is common and
normal to produce more urine.
• However, in some cases, the cause of polyuria are
things like diabetes, kidney failure, sickle cell anemia in
which one should go see a doctor.
