What Does Anuria Mean?
ah-NYOO-ree-ah
IPA: /əˈnjʊər.i.ə/
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Anuria is pronounced ah-NYOO-ree-ah
What does Anuria mean?
Anuria is the absence of urine production, defined as less than 100 mL per day.
How do you pronounce Anuria?
Anuria is pronounced "ah-NYOO-ree-ah". Syllables: ah - nyoo - ree - ah.
When is Anuria used in medicine?
Bilateral ureteral obstruction, bladder outlet obstruction (BPH, bladder stone), severe ATN, bilateral renal artery occlusion, end-stage renal disease.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek prefixan-without, absence
Greek rootouronurine
Common Misconceptions
Anuria must be distinguished from urinary retention — the bladder is full but cannot empty. Bladder ultrasound or catheter placement clarifies the distinction.
Clinical Context
Bilateral ureteral obstruction, bladder outlet obstruction (BPH, bladder stone), severe ATN, bilateral renal artery occlusion, end-stage renal disease.
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