1. diabetes insipidus, neurogenic A genetic or acquired polyuric disorder caused by a deficiency of VASOPRESSINS secreted by the NEUROHYPOPHYSIS. Clinical signs include the excretion of large volumes of dilute URINE; HYPERNATREMIA; THIRST; and polydipsia. Etiologies include HEAD TRAUMA; surgeries and diseases involving the HYPOTHALAMUS and the PITUITARYGLAND. This disorder may also be caused by mutations of genes such as ARVP encodingvasopressin and its corresponding neurophysin (NEUROPHYSINS).
Definitions of diabetes insipidus, neurogenic
