proteinuria
proteinuria · proteinurias
The presence of protein in the urineThe presence of protein in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinuria).
US/ˌpɹoʊtiːnˈjʊɹiə/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The presence of protein in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinuria).
the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder
Translations
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plural: proteinurias| Singular | proteinuria |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder:albuminuria
Antonyms
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