NIH MeSH · D011141Diseases
Polyuria
Also known asPolyurias
Definition
Urination of a large volume of urine with an increase in urinary frequency, commonly seen in diabetes (DIABETES MELLITUS; DIABETES INSIPIDUS).
MeSH classification
- C12.050.351.968.934.616
- C12.200.777.934.616
- C12.950.934.616
- C23.888.942.600
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Common questions about Polyuria
What does Polyuria mean in medicine?
Urination of a large volume of urine with an increase in urinary frequency, commonly seen in diabetes (DIABETES MELLITUS; DIABETES INSIPIDUS). This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Polyuria known by any other names?
Yes. Polyuria is also referred to as Polyurias in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Polyuria sit in the medical classification?
Polyuria falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C12.050.351.968.934.616, C12.200.777.934.616, C12.950.934.616). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D011141) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗