azoturia
Americannoun
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an elevated level of nitrogenous compounds in the urine.
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Also called Monday morning disease. Veterinary Pathology. a disease of horses, especially draft horses returning to work after several days of inactivity and heavy feeding, characterized by muscle stiffness, paralysis, excessive sweating, and excretion of dark urine.
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A horse with tetanus or azoturia sweats profusely.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Often, following azoturia, a bilateral affection is to be observed.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
Nervous subjects, it is known, are more prone to azoturia than are those of lymphatic temperament.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
Paralysis of the hind parts should not be confused with rheumatism, azoturia and other disorders that may interfere with the movements of the posterior portion of the body.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
The horse is the only species that is affected with azoturia.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
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