##  [Urine Specific Gravity](/urine-specific-gravity) 

  ##  [Urine Specific Gravity](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/urine-specific-gravity-0) 

  

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Definition

A measure of urine density relative to water that reflects the kidney's concentrating or diluting ability and the total solute content of urine; it is a rapid, bedside proxy for urine osmolality but is affected by the nature and size of urinary solutes.