ɪˈgyʊər noun Pathology.
scantiness of urine due to diminished secretion.
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oliguria or oliguresis (ˌɒlɪˈɡjʊərɪə, ˌɒlɪɡjʊˈriːsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| Compare anuria excretion of an abnormally small volume of urine, often as the result of a kidney disorder | |
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| oliguresis or oliguresis | |
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| oliguretic or oliguresis | |
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Word Origin & History
oliguria
1876, from Gk. oligos "small, little," + ouron "urine."
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oliguria ol·i·gu·ri·a (ŏl'ĭ-gy&oobreve;r'ē-ə)
n.
Abnormally slight or infrequent urination.
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