Urine Specific Gravity

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
USG
Pronunciation
/ˈjʊrən spɪˈsɪfɪk ˈgrævɪti/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Laboratory

Examples in Context

  1. Determination of urine specific gravity concentration can be estimated kidney function.
  2. The clinician is best guided by evidence of a water diuresis as indicated by observation of the urine specific gravity.
  3. A check of urine specific gravity at the time of admission of an acute asthmatic will invariably show a state of severe water retention with high urinary specific gravity.
  4. Puncturing Fengfu acupoint can relieve Polydipsia and Polyuria syndromes effectively. It can reduce amount of drink and urine and improve specific gravity of urine.

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