Adipsic

/æˈdɪpsɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affected by adipsia; lacking normal thirst sensation.

Etymology

From adipsia + -ic (suffix forming adjectives meaning 'of or relating to'). This is the adjectival form of the noun adipsia, following standard medical terminology patterns.

Kelly Says

An adipsic patient is paradoxically in danger while feeling fine—their body might be screaming for water at the cellular level, but their brain isn't sending the alarm signal.

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