Noun: oliguria ,ó-li'gyûr-ee-u
- Production of an abnormally small amount of urine
"The patient's oliguria was a concerning symptom that required immediate medical attention"
- Abnormally small production of urine; can be a symptom of kidney disease or obstruction of the urinary tract or oedema or an imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the body
"The patient's oliguria prompted further tests to determine the underlying cause"
Derived forms: oligurias
Type of: micturition, pee [informal], symptom, urination
Encyclopedia: Oliguria