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   Pol·y·dip·si·a

   /ˌpälēˈdipsēə/

   

   noun

   • 1. abnormally great thirst as a symptom of disease (such as diabetes) or psychological disturbance.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Greek poludipsios ‘very thirsty’, poludipsos ‘causing great thirst’, based on dipsa ‘thirst’.

   Scrabble Points: 18

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