Oliguria

usgb/ˌɑlɪˈɡjʊr.i.ə/
noun

Oliguria is the medical term for urine output that is less than 400 milliliters per day in adults.

The patient was diagnosed with oliguria after being admitted to the hospital.
Visual representation of "oliguria" - Oliguria is the medical term for urine output that is less than 400 milliliters per day in adults.

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Formal

urine output, kidney function, patient symptoms

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Medical Context

In medical terms, oliguria is a significant indicator of possible kidney dysfunction.

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Monitoring urine output in patients can reveal symptoms of oliguria.
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Severity Indicator

Oliguria often indicates the severity of underlying health issues.

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Assessing urine output can help establish the severity of dehydration.
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Caution with Diagnosis

Health professionals should exercise caution and consider other symptoms when diagnosing oliguria.

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A patient may exhibit oliguria without an underlying serious condition.
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