Clinical Diagnosis · Urinary System · Easy
Oliguria
Meaning: Production of an abnormally small amount of urine, often a sign of acute kidney injury.
In practice: Post-operative oliguria of less than 0.5 ml/kg/hour prompted a fluid challenge.
Word parts
- -uria means urine
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