Description

Polyuria is a medical condition characterized by the production of abnormally large volumes of urine. This condition can be a symptom of various underlying health issues, including diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'poliuria' is a formal term used in clinical settings. Common variants may include colloquial terms like 'orina excesiva' or 'orina abundante', which should be avoided in professional contexts. It is important to maintain a clinical register when discussing this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient reported experiencing polyuria, which raised concerns about potential diabetes.

ES: El paciente informó haber experimentado poliuria, lo que generó preocupaciones sobre una posible diabetes.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'polyuria' with 'polidipsia'; mispronouncing 'poliuria' as 'poliuria'; mixing up causes of polyuria with those of nocturia.