Albarran test

Al·bar·ran test

(ahl'bah-rahn), a test for renal insufficiency, wherein the excessive consumption of water will cause a proportionate increase in the volume of urine if the kidneys are sound, but not if the epithelium of the secreting tubules is damaged. Synonym(s): polyuria test

Al·bar·ran test

(ahl-bah-rahn' test) A procedure involving renal insufficiency wherein the drinking of large quantities of water will cause a proportionate increase in the volume of urine if the kidneys are sound, but not if the epithelium of the secreting tubules is damaged.

Albarran y Dominguez,

Joaquin Maria, Cuban urologist, 1860-1912. Albarran bridgeAlbarran cystoscopeAlbarran glands - minute submucosal glands or branching tubules in the subcervical region of the prostate gland. Synonym(s): Albarran y Dominguez tubulesAlbarran test - a test for renal insufficiency. Synonym(s): polyuria testAlbarran urethroscopeAlbarran y Dominguez tubules - Synonym(s): Albarran glands