anuresis

[ an-yuh-ree-sis ]

noun

1. retention of urine in the bladder.

anuresis

/ ˌænjʊˈriːsɪs /

noun

1. pathol inability to urinate even though urine is formed by the kidneys and retained in the urinary bladder Compare anuria

Other Words From

• an·u·ret·ic [an-y, uh, -, ret, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anuresis¹

1895–1900; an- ¹ + Greek oúrēsis urination ( ureter, -sis )

Word History and Origins

Origin of anuresis¹

C20: New Latin, from an- + Greek ouresis urination, from ouron urine

Example Sentences

Associated words: uronology, urinal, urinate, urination, micturition, urethra, uric, uretic, uriniferous, enuresis, anuresis, diabetis, strangury, urolith, lateritious sediment, uroscopy, urinary, urea, diuretic. usage, n. treatment; custom, practice, use. use, n. employment, application, service, utilization, exploitation; necessity, need; utility, avail, advantage, usefulness, service; custom, usage, practice.

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