First Known Use: circa 1838
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azoturia
noun azo·tu·ria \ˌā-zō-ˈtu̇r-ē-ə, -ˈtyu̇r-\
Definition of AZOTURIA
: an abnormal condition of horses characterized by muscle damage especially to the hindquarters and dark-colored urine containing nitrogenous substances from muscle tissue breakdown
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Origin of AZOTURIA
International Scientific Vocabulary azote + New Latin -uria
Medical Dictionary
azoturia
noun azo·tu·ria \ˌā-zō-ˈt(y)u̇r-ē-ə\
Medical Definition of AZOTURIA
: an abnormal condition of horses characterized by an excesss of urea or other nitrogenous substances in the urine and by muscle damage especially to the hindquarters
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