alochia

/ælˈoʊkiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition characterized by the failure of the kidneys to concentrate urine, often resulting in an excessive loss of water and salts from the body.

“The patient was diagnosed with alochia due to the high levels of water loss in her urine.”

Synonyms

  • diabetes insipidus
  • nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

Antonyms

  • polyuria