Anurias

/ən.ˈjʊr.i.əz/ noun

Definition

The plural of anuria; multiple cases of complete absence of urine production, a severe medical condition.

Etymology

Plural of 'anuria', from Greek 'a-' (without) plus 'ouron' (urine); literally 'without urine'.

Kelly Says

Anuria is one of the scariest words in nephrology because it means total kidney failure—the body produces zero urine, so every anurias case is a race against time to prevent fatal toxin buildup.

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