anuria

noun an·uria \ə-ˈnyu̇r-ē-ə, a-, -ˈnu̇r-\

Definition of ANURIA

: absence or defective excretion of urine

— an·uric \-ˈnyu̇r-ik, -ˈnu̇r-\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: 1838

Medical Dictionary

noun an·uria \ə-ˈn(y)u̇r-ē-ə, a-\

: absence of or defective urine excretion

—an·uric \-ˈn(y)u̇r-ik\ adjective

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