anuria

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

/ əˈnʊər i ə, əˈnyʊər-, ænˈyʊər- /

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noun Medicine/Medical.

the absence or suppression of urine.

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Origin of anuria

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

OTHER WORDS FROM anuria

an·u·ric, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for anuria

anuria

/ (əˈnjʊərɪə) /

noun

pathol complete suppression of urine formation, often as the result of a kidney disorderCompare anuresis, oliguria

Word Origin for anuria

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

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Medical definitions for anuria

anuria

[ ə-nur′ē-ə ]

The absence of urine formation.

Other words from anuria

a•nu′ric (ə-nur′ĭk) adj.