oliguria

oliguria /ol·i·gu·ria/ (ol?i-gu´re-ah) diminished urine production and excretion in relation to fluid intake.oligu´ric

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ol·i·gu·ri·a (l-gyr-)

n.

Abnormally slight or infrequent urination.

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oliguria (ōˈ·li·gōōˑ·rē·),

n a decrease in the excretion of urine from the body due to dehydration, an imbalance in electrolytes or body fluids, the presence of renal lesions, the obstruction of the urinary tract, or other causes. Also called
oliguresis.

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oliguria (ol´igyoo´rē),

n a decreased output of urine (usually less than 500 ml/day), possibly asso-ciated with dehydration from diarrhea or excessive sweating, low fluid intake, lower nephron nephrosis resulting from burns, heavy metal poisoning, terminal renal disease, or an increase in extracellular fluid volume in untreated renal, cardiac, or hepatic disease.

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oliguria

reduced daily output of urine. This has veterinary significance if the net intake is normal or if water is available ad lib; then it is a sign of renal insufficiency.