Anuria

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A condition in which the kidneys do not produce urine. countable, uncountable

    "Clinically defined as urine output of less than 100 ml in 24 hours, anuria indicates either urinary tract obstruction or acute renal failure due to various mechanisms.[…]Anuria is rare; even with renal failure, the kidneys usually produce at least 75 ml of urine daily."

  2. 2
    inability to urinate wordnet

Synonyms

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anuresisanuresis

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"Clinically defined as urine output of less than 100 ml in 24 hours, anuria indicates either urinary tract obstruction or acute renal failure due to various mechanisms.[…]Anuria is rare; even with renal failure, the kidneys usually produce at least 75 ml of urine daily."

Etymology

From an- + -uria.

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