hy·pos·the·nu·ri·a (h -p s th -n r  -)n. Excretion of urine of low specific gravity due to an inability of the tubules of the kidneys to produce concentrated urine. |
hyposthenuria [hi″pos-thĕ-nu´re-ah]
excretion of urine of low specific gravity.
hyposthenuria (hī´pōsthen-yoo´rē
),n a condition in which the urine has an abnormally low specific gravity. Hyposthenuria may occur in cases in which renal damage impairs concentrating power or when the kidneys are normal but lack hormonal stimulus for concentrations, as in diabetes insipidus.
hyposthenuria
excretion of urine of low specific gravity.
hyposthenuria
Urology The excretion of urine with a low specific gravity Etiology Inability to concentrate urine, ↑ in urinary volume, as seen in diabetes insipidus
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