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urinary concentration test [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urinary Tract
DEF

A test of renal tubular function whereby the patient is dehydrated for a measured period of time and the specific gravity of the urine is subsequently determined.

Key term(s)
  • concentration test

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil urinaire
DEF

Épreuve destinée à explorer la capacité de concentration du rein. Elle consiste à priver un sujet d'eau et à mesurer, après un temps plus ou moins long, le volume et la densité des urines recueillies à chaque miction.

Key term(s)
  • épreuve de concentration de Volhard
  • épreuve de Fishberg

Spanish

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