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azoturia


Definition of azoturia

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • abnormal excess of nitrogen compounds in the urine.
  • Veterinary Medicine a condition that can affect horses exercised after a period of stabling, causing painful stiffness in the hindquarters and back, and dark urine containing products of muscle cell destruction. Also called tying-up.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from obsolete azote 'nitrogen' + -uria

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Definition of azoturia in the US English dictionary