Anuretic

/ən.jʊˈret.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, affected by, or causing anuresis; describing a condition of abnormal or absent urination.

Etymology

From 'anuresis' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic', following the pattern of words like 'diabetic' from 'diabetes'.

Kelly Says

When doctors describe a patient as anuretic, they're describing someone in acute danger—the body's waste removal system has essentially shut down, which is why anuretic episodes require immediate hospital intervention.

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