albuminorrhea
|al-bu-mi-nor-rhe-a|
C2
/ælˌbjuːmɪnəˈriːə/
albumin in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albuminorrhea' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'albumen,' where 'albumen' meant 'white of egg' and '-rrhea' from Greek meaning 'flow' or 'discharge.'
Historical Evolution
'albumen' transformed into the medical term 'albumin' in English, and combined with '-rrhea' to form 'albuminorrhea.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any discharge of albumin, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of the presence of albumin in urine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence of albumin in the urine, often indicative of kidney disease.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with albuminorrhea after finding albumin in the urine sample.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/14 16:06