Anazoturia

/ˌæn.ə.zoʊˈtjʊr.i.ə/ noun

Definition

A condition in animals, especially horses, marked by the absence or deficiency of nitrogen in the urine.

Etymology

From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'azot' (nitrogen, from French 'azote') + '-uria' (relating to urine). This medical term literally means 'without nitrogen in urine' and describes an unusual metabolic state.

Kelly Says

Horses with anazoturia have something weird happening with their nitrogen metabolism—their urine is basically missing a chemical element that should normally be there!

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