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dipso

dipso

9.9
A word part used in medical words to mean strong thirst
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translation icon : dipso- (prefijo médico)
  • The doctor explained that her dipsogenic condition caused her to feel an unquenchable thirst.

Examples

  • The research focused on how dipsogenic substances in certain foods can trigger abnormal thirst.

  • Ipso dipso facto ficto.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • After the hike, he became aware of his dipsomania and sought help to manage his drinking habits.

Surface Forms

dipso main

Etymology

Dipso-: The combining form dipso- comes from the Greek word dipsa meaning 'thirst' and appears in medical words like dipsomania to talk about abnormal or too much 'thirst'. So, dipso- is used to make words that relate to 'thirst'.