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oliguria
[ ol-i-gyoor-ee-uh ]
noun
, Pathology.
- scantiness of urine due to diminished secretion.
oliguria
/ ˌɒlɪˈɡjʊərɪə; ˌɒlɪɡjʊˈrɛtɪk; ˌɒlɪɡjʊˈriːsɪs /
noun
- excretion of an abnormally small volume of urine, often as the result of a kidney disorder Compare anuria
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Derived Forms
- oliguretic, adjective
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Other Words From
- ol·i·gu·ret·ic [ol-i-gy, oo, -, ret, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of oliguria1
C19: from oligo- + -uria
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Example Sentences
Oliguria is a common symptom of both adult and infantile scurvy.
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It is interesting to learn that oliguria occurs commonly in both adult and infantile beriberi.
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