Margaret had an unusual viral infection that damaged her posterior pituitary. Ever since, she has been excreting a large volume of dilute urine. The doctor tells Margaret that she has the disorder known as ____________.

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Diabetes insipidus is a condition characterized by the excretion of a large volume of dilute urine, often due to damage to the posterior pituitary, which affects the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Margaret Had an Unusual Viral Infection That Damaged Her Posterior