: absence or defective excretion of urine

Word History

Etymology

an- + -uria, perhaps after German Anurie

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anuria was in 1813

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Anuria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anuria. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

: absence of or defective urine excretion
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!