Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition characterized by the inability to urinate or the absence of urine production by the kidneys. This is a clinical sign of severe kidney dysfunction or urinary tract obstruction.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient was admitted to the hospital with acute anuria.
  • Anuria is a serious symptom that requires immediate medical attention.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: The term is used specifically in medical diagnosis and reports. It is distinguished from (low urine output).
  • The transition from oliguria to anuria indicated a worsening of the renal failure.

Variants and Related Words

• Anuric (adj): Pertaining to or suffering from anuria.
  • The anuric patient was scheduled for dialysis.

Synonyms

• Urinary suppression: A less common term for the cessation of urine flow.
• Ischuria: An older or more specific term sometimes used for urinary retention, though it can imply inability to pass urine despite bladder fullness, whereas anuria often implies lack of production.

Notes on Meaning

• Anuria specifically denotes a lack of urine production or excretion, typically defined as a urine output of less than 100 milliliters per day in adults. It is a sign of a critical underlying problem, such as kidney failure, shock, or a complete blockage of the urinary tract.

Noun

1. inability to urinate