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
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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
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