polys

Posted By: Sue on 2005-09-29
In Reply to: Referring to symptoms of diabetes. - GI/GU

Subject: polys

in short: despite larger than normal appetite (polyphasia), abnormal thirst (polydypsia) and abnormally frequent urination (polyuria).

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The doc dictates under ROS, GU: The patient denies issues with polyuria POLYPHASIA, or polydipsia.. - lb
- should not be under GU - me
- polyosia - Sue
- Referring to symptoms of diabetes. - GI/GU
  - polys - Sue
    - Polyphagia is the word, not polyphasia. - Laurel
      - Polyphasia IS a word sm - USMT
        Yes, I know it is A word, not the right word. - Laurel
        Agreed. Website resource was flawed. - agree polyphaGia
        Probably the ancient Greeks. That's why we deserve the big bucks we don't get. - Laurel

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polys?
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I am doing a lab report and I am not used to doing these.

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Am I spelling it wrong? Is this short for something else? I can't find much info on it! TIA

What is polys short for in a wbc pls
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Subject: polys = polymorphonuclear leukocytes

I believe polys is an acceptable abbreviation. I use it all the time.