| diabetes insipidus |
a rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys); characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst
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| diabetes insipidus |
An uncommon condition caused by inability of the kidneys to conserve water as they filter waste from the blood, leading to increased urination and excess thirst. Despite the similarities in symptoms and name, diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus aren't related.
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| diabetes insipidus |
disease due to inadequate production of AntiDiuretic Hormone (ADH). (More? Endocrine Notes)
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| diabetes insipidus |
This is an uncommon disease where there is an abnormality of a hormone called anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). Too much urine is produced and the blood sodium can become dangerously high. It is associated with head injuries and other brain diseases.
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| diabetes insipidus |
Condition in which blurred vision and a central scotoma (blind spot) appear in one eye. It is treated with the hormone vasopressin.
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