proteinuria

noun

pro·​tein·​uria ˌprō-tə-ˈnu̇r-ē-ə How to pronounce proteinuria (audio)
-ˈnyu̇r-;
ˌprō-tē(-ə)-ˈnu̇r-ē-ə,
-ˈnyu̇r-
: the presence of excess protein in the urine

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The clinical term for the presence of proteins in the urine is proteinuria or, in some cases, albuminuria.2 Foamy urine is not always an immediate cause for concern. — Heidi Cope, Health, 28 Jan. 2025 While not a disease itself, proteinuria can signal kidney issues, according to medical service Fresenius Kidney Care. — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025

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borrowed from French protéinurie, from protéine protein + -urie -uria

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of proteinuria was in 1911

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