1. a medical condition characterized by abnormally low urine output, typically less than 400–500 milliliters per day in adults.
Usage: medical/clinical term; often indicates kidney dysfunction or dehydration

Examples

• The patient developed oliguria after the surgery, prompting the doctors to monitor kidney function closely.
• Severe dehydration can lead to oliguria if fluids are not replaced promptly.
• Oliguria is sometimes an early warning sign of acute kidney injury.
• The nephrologist noted oliguria in the lab results and ordered additional tests.
• During the fever, the child experienced oliguria and was given intravenous fluids.