oliguria

/ˌɑlɪˈgjʊriə/
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Definitions of oliguria
  1. noun
    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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    symptom
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
  2. noun
    production of an abnormally small amount of urine
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    type of:
    micturition, urination
    the discharge of urine
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