proteinuria

[ proh-tee-noor-ee-uh, -nyoor-, -tee-uh- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the presence of abnormally large amounts of protein in the urine, usually resulting from kidney disease but sometimes from fever, excessive exercise, or other abnormal condition.

proteinuria

/ ˌprəʊtɪˈnjʊərɪə /

noun

1. med another name for albuminuria

Word History and Origins

Origin of proteinuria¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1910–15; protein, -uria

Example Sentences

But salt drives blood pressure and proteinuria, so when you're 65 it's not so great anymore.

From New York Times

The recommendations also state that people taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs do not need to be tested for proteinuria.

From Forbes