azoturia

noun

azo·​tu·​ria ˌā-zō-ˈtu̇r-ē-ə 

-ˈtyu̇r-

: an abnormal condition of horses characterized by muscle damage especially to the hindquarters and dark-colored urine containing nitrogenous substances from muscle tissue breakdown

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary azote + New Latin -uria

First Known Use

circa 1838, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

azoturia

noun

azo·​tu·​ria ˌā-zō-ˈt(y)u̇r-ē-ə 

: an abnormal condition of horses characterized by an excess of urea or other nitrogenous substances in the urine and by muscle damage especially to the hindquarters