Proteinuria
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpɹoʊtiːnˈjʊɹiə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Proteinuria is a noun meaning (medicine) The presence of protein in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinuria).
Meaning
(medicine) The presence of protein in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinuria).
Word Forms
- proteinurias
Synonyms for proteinuria
Depending on context, synonyms include albuminuria.
Antonyms for proteinuria
Common opposites include hypoproteinuria.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include albuminuria, proteinurea, proteinemia, hyperproteinuria, globulinuria, paraproteinuria.
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