anuria

noun

Meaning

The total absence of urine production by the kidneys.

Examples

Severe dehydration can sometimes lead to temporary anuria.
The medical team monitored the patient closely for signs of anuria following the surgery.

Synonyms: kidney failure, renal shutdown, suppression of urine, renal failure

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anuria

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈnjʊəriə/

Definition

The total absence of urine production by the kidneys.

Examples

Severe dehydration can sometimes lead to temporary anuria.
The medical team monitored the patient closely for signs of anuria following the surgery.

Synonyms of anuria

Words with a similar meaning to anuria:

kidney failure
renal shutdown
suppression of urine
renal failure

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