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noun
The presence of protein in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinuria).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: hypoproteinuria
noun
the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: albuminuria
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: symptom
History
Etymology tree English protein Proto-Indo-European *h1wers-der. Ancient Greek οὐρέω (ouréō) Ancient Greek οὖρον (oûron) Ancient Greek -ουρία (-ouría)bor. New Latin -ūriabor. English -uria English proteinuria From protein + -uria.
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