albuminosis
|al-bu-mi-no-sis|
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/ˌæl.bjuː.mɪˈnoʊ.sɪs/
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/ˌæl.bjuː.mɪˈnəʊ.sɪs/
presence of albumin
Etymology
'albuminosis' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'albumen,' where 'albumen' meant 'white of egg.'
'albumen' transformed into the medical term 'albuminosis' to describe a condition related to albumin presence in the body.
Initially, it referred to the presence of albumin, and over time it evolved into its current meaning of a medical condition involving albumin.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the presence of albumin in the blood or urine, often indicating kidney disease.
The patient was diagnosed with albuminosis after the lab results showed high levels of albumin in the urine.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/14 16:51