How to Pronounce Anuria
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Anuria Pronunciation
ah-NYOOR-ee-ah
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
ah
NYOOR
stress here
ee
ah
4 syllables
What is Anuria?
A severe reduction in urine output to less than 50–100 mL per day, or complete cessation of urine production. It is a medical emergency indicating either severe kidney failure or complete urinary obstruction.
Questions About Anuria
How do you pronounce 'anuria'?
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Anuria is pronounced ah-NYOOR-ee-ah. Start with the 'ah' sound like in 'father,' then say 'NYOOR' (rhymes with 'your'), and finish with 'ee-ah.' The stress falls on the second syllable, so you emphasize the NYOOR part.
What is the stressed syllable in 'anuria'?
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The stressed syllable is NYOOR, which is the second part of the word. A common mistake is stressing the first syllable and saying AH-nyoo-ree-ah, but the correct way puts the emphasis in the middle: ah-NYOOR-ee-ah.
How do you break 'anuria' into syllables?
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Anuria breaks into four syllables: a-nu-ri-a. When you say it naturally, it sounds like ah-NYOOR-ee-ah, with the stress landing on that second syllable.
What do the word parts in 'anuria' mean?
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Anuria comes from Greek. The prefix 'an-' means 'without' or 'no,' and 'uria' refers to urine or urine production. Put together, anuria literally means 'without urine,' which describes what the word refers to.
What is the plain English meaning of 'anuria'?
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In plain English, anuria means a serious reduction in or complete stop of urine output from the body. It's a condition where someone produces very little urine or no urine at all.
What are some related medical words that use the root 'uria'?
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Other medical terms that share the 'uria' root include polyuria (too much urine), dysuria (painful urination), and hematuria (blood in urine). All these words relate to urine in some way.
Is there a short abbreviation for 'anuria'?
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Anuria is usually not abbreviated because it's already a short, specific medical term. You'll see it written out in full in medical documents and conversations.
How would you use 'anuria' correctly in a sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The medical student learned that anuria is one of the most serious conditions affecting urine output.' The word is used to name the condition itself.