Polyuria

Definition

Polyuria is a condition characterized by the production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine. It often exceeds 3 liters per day in adults, significantly higher than the normal urinary output.

Related terms

Diuresis: The increased or excessive production of urine.

Oliguria: The production of abnormally small amounts of urine, typically less than 400 mL/day in adults.

Urinary frequency: A condition where one needs to urinate more often than usual, but not necessarily with an increased overall volume of urine