anuresis

an·u·re·sis

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-yuh-ree-sis]
- /ˌæn yəˈri sɪs/
- /ˌanjʊrˈiːsɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-yuh-ree-sis]
- /ˌæn yəˈri sɪs/

Definitions of anuresis word

noun anuresis inability to urinate even though urine is formed by the kidneys and retained in the urinary bladder 3
abbreviation ANURESIS anuria 3
noun anuresis retention of urine in the bladder. 1
noun anuresis (medicine) The inability to urinate; the retention of urine in the bladder. 1

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Origin of anuresis

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Anuresis

noun

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exclamation

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anuresis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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