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Meaning of OLIGURIA

Pronunciation:  `âlu'gyûreeu

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  production of an abnormally small amount of urine
  2. [n]  abnormally small production of urine; can be a symptom of kidney disease or obstruction of the urinary tract or edema or an imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the body
 
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 See Also: micturition, symptom, urination

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Oliguria is the condition of less than normal urine output of about 0.5 ml per kg. of body weight per hour.
 

 

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