what does the word excess thirst mean
Polydipsia is a non-medical symptom in which the patient displays excessive thirst. The word derives from the Greek ÏÎ¿Î»ÏÎ´Î¹ÏÎ¯Î±, which is derived from ÏÎ¿Î»ÏÏ + Î´Î¯ÏÎ±. An etymologically related term is dipsomaniac, meaning an alcoholic.