Definition
oliguric
adjective
- relating to or characterized by oliguria; producing abnormally small amounts of urine.
Usage: medical/clinical term
Examples
- The patient developed oliguric acute kidney injury after the surgery.
- Oliguric renal failure requires careful monitoring of fluid intake and electrolytes.
- The doctor noted that the patient's oliguric phase lasted approximately two weeks.
- Oliguric conditions can indicate serious underlying kidney dysfunction.
- Treatment of oliguric patients often involves dialysis to remove excess waste products.