Anuria

Quick meaning: Anuria is a noun meaning (medicine) A condition in which the kidneys do not produce urine.

Meaning

(medicine) A condition in which the kidneys do not produce urine.

Example Sentences

Changes in urinary pattern such as polyuria, oliguria, anuria, enuresis, and excessive thirst can be associated with tubular dysfunction.

It goes without saying, therefore, that obstructive anuria can occur only if the outflow from both kidneys or from the only functioning kidney is obstructed.

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.

Word Forms

• anurias

Synonyms for anuria

Depending on context, synonyms include anuresis.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include anuresis, oliguria, calculous, oligo, inanition, amenorrhoea.

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