1. A condition in horses characterized by the presence of nitrogen compounds in the urine, often associated with muscle damage or metabolic disorder.
Usage: veterinary medicine; plural form of azoturia

Examples

• The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with azoturia after observing dark urine and muscle stiffness.
• Azoturias in equines can result from excessive grain feeding combined with insufficient exercise.
• The trainer noticed signs of azoturia in the racehorse following a period of rest.
• Proper nutrition and regular exercise help prevent azoturias in working horses.
• The lab confirmed azoturia by detecting elevated nitrogen levels in the urine sample.