Victor Velez and Gwen Owens, two former hosts of the QVC network, say in their lawsuit that the network relegates its black and Hispanic hosts to late-night programs that have fewer viewers, and therefore lower sales.
Polydipsia is a non-medical symptom in which the patient displays excessive thirst. The word derives from the Greek ÏÎ¿Î»ÏÎ´Î¹ÏÎ¯Î±, which is derived from ÏÎ¿Î»ÏÏ + Î´Î¯ÏÎ±. An etymologically related term is dipsomaniac, meaning an alcoholic.
thirst. A desire to drink associated with uncomfortable sensations in the mouth and pharynx. [A.S. thurst ]. (therst) a sensation, often referred to the mouth and throat, associated with a craving for drink; ordinarily interpreted as a desire for water. Cellular dehydration also influences thirst and therefore water intake. Other factors may influence the role of the hypothalamus in maintaining water balance. See also polydipsia.