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proteinuria

noun
pro·​tein·​uria | \ ˌprō-tə-ˈnu̇r-ē-ə How to pronounce proteinuria (audio) , -ˈnyu̇r-; ˌprō-tē(-ə)-ˈnu̇r-ē-ə, -ˈnyu̇r-\

Definition of proteinuria

: the presence of excess protein in the urine
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 There are many other health conditions that can cause frequent proteinuria, according to the Mayo Clinic, like pregnancy, preeclampsia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, heart disease, and sickle cell anemia. — Korin Miller, SELF, "4 Causes Behind Urine So Foamy It Could Top a Beer," 4 Oct. 2018

First Known Use of proteinuria

1911, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for proteinuria

New Latin, from International Scientific Vocabulary protein + New Latin -uria

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proteinuria

noun
pro·​tein·​uria | \ ˌprōt-ᵊn-ˈ(y)u̇r-ē-ə How to pronounce proteinuria (audio) , ˌprō-ˌtēn- How to pronounce proteinuria (audio) , ˌprōt-ē-ən-\

Medical Definition of proteinuria

: the presence of excess protein in the urine

Other Words from proteinuria

proteinuric \ -​ˈ(y)u̇r-​ik How to pronounce proteinuric (audio) \ adjective

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