anuria

[ uh-noor-ee-uh, uh-nyoor-, an-yoor- ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the absence or suppression of urine.

anuria

/ əˈnjʊərɪə /

noun

1. pathol complete suppression of urine formation, often as the result of a kidney disorder Compare anuresis oliguria

Other Words From

• an·uric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anuria¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; an- ¹, -uria

Word History and Origins

Origin of anuria¹

C19: from New Latin, from an- + Greek ouron urine

Example Sentences

During the twenty-four hours following the operation there was anuria.

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