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The term that refers to the production of large amounts of urine is known as polyuria. Polyuria is a very common condition as people get older, because the kidneys are not able to work as well as they used to. Polyuria occurs when one produces more than 2.5 liters of urine per day.
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What is the medical term meaning increased urine production?
Depends on the person but usually 1.5 litres
What is the medical term meaning diminished or lack of urine production or secretion?
Diminished or scant urine production is oliguria. Anuria is absent urine production.
Is excessive urine production?
Not sure
What is the medical term meaning decreased urination?
Oliguria is the term for reduced or scanty urine production.
What is the medical term meaning excessive urination at night?
Polyuria is the medical term for producing a lot of urine. Urinary frequency describes feeling that you have to pee very often but not passing much urine (this happens in urinary tract infections). Its opposite is oliguria (small amount of urine). Polydipsia means excessive thirst and often comes alongside polyuria.
What is nocturnal diuresis?
Excessive production of urine at night
What is the difference between diuresis and polyuria?
Diuresis is the increased production of urine by the kidneys, while polyuria is the excessive passing of urine due to various causes such as diabetes or certain medications. In other words, diuresis refers to the process of increased urine production, while polyuria is a symptom characterized by excessive urine output.
What is the medical term meaning urine congestion?
Hydronephrosis is the medical term meaning buildup of urine in the kidney. Hydroureter is the medical term meaning buildup of urine in the ureter.
What is the medical term meaning process of drinking urine?
Urodipsia is the medical term meaning process of drinking urine.
What is the medical term meaning acetone or ketone bodies in the urine?
Ketonuria means ketones in the urine.Ketonuria is the medical term meaning ketones in the urine.
Alcoholic beverages cause excessive urine production by blocking the action of what?
antidiheuretic hormone
What is opposite of anuria?
The opposite of anuria (lack of urine formation) is polyuria (excessive production).
