anuria

anuria

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an·uria ə-'n(y)u̇r-ē-ə, a- n absence of or defective urine excretion
an·uric -'n(y)u̇r-ik adj

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n.
failure of the kidneys to produce urine. This can occur in a variety of conditions that produce a sustained drop in blood pressure. Urgent assessment is required to differentiate lack of production of urine from an obstruction to the flow of urine from the kidneys, which can readily be relieved. Anuria is associated with increasing uraemia and may require haemodialysis.

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an·uria (an-uґre-ə) [an-1 + -uria] suppression of urine formation and excretion; called also anuresis. anuric adj

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