anuria

noun

an·​uria ə-ˈnyu̇r-ē-ə How to pronounce anuria (audio)
a-,
-ˈnu̇r-
: absence or defective excretion of urine
anuric
ə-ˈnyu̇r-ik How to pronounce anuria (audio)
a-
-ˈnu̇r-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

an- + -uria, perhaps after German Anurie

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anuria was in 1813

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Cite this Entry

“Anuria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anuria. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

anuria

noun
: absence of or defective urine excretion
anuric adjective
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