Increased thirst can be indicative of both diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. The term for this symptom is:
A) hyperdipsia
B) hyperuria
C) polydipsia
D) polyuria

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Polydipsia is the correct term for increased thirst, specifically related to diabetes insipidus or diabetes mellitus. Hyperdipsia and hyperuria are not commonly used medical terms for excessive thirst or urination, respectively. Polyuria refers to excessive urination, which can also be a symptom of both types of diabetes, but this is not the term for increased thirst.

Increased Thirst Can Be Indicative of Both Diabetes Insipidus and Diabetes