Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Polydipsia

Definition:
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Definition: Excessive thirst
Prefix and definition: poly-, “excessive, over, many”
Combining form and definition: dips/o, “thirst”
Suffix and definition: -ia, “condition of”

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