What Does Oliguria Mean?
ol-ih-GYOO-ree-ah
IPA: /ˌɒl.ɪˈɡjʊər.i.ə/
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Oliguria is pronounced ol-ih-GYOO-ree-ah
What does Oliguria mean?
Oliguria is abnormally low urine output, defined as less than 400 mL per day (or less than 0.
How do you pronounce Oliguria?
Oliguria is pronounced "ol-ih-GYOO-ree-ah". Syllables: ol - ih - gyoo - ree - ah.
When is Oliguria used in medicine?
Pre-renal (dehydration, shock, heart failure), intrinsic renal (ATN, glomerulonephritis), or post-renal (obstruction). ICU monitoring: hourly urine output via Foley catheter.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek prefixoligo-few, little
Greek rootouronurine
Common Misconceptions
Oliguria is a symptom of organ dysfunction, not a diagnosis. The BUN:creatinine ratio and urine sodium help differentiate pre-renal from intrinsic renal causes.
Clinical Context
Pre-renal (dehydration, shock, heart failure), intrinsic renal (ATN, glomerulonephritis), or post-renal (obstruction). ICU monitoring: hourly urine output via Foley catheter.
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