proteinuria
|pro-tein-u-ri-a|
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/ˌproʊtiːˈnʊriə/
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/ˌprəʊtiːˈnjʊəriə/
excess protein in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'proteinuria' originates from the Greek word 'proteios' meaning 'primary' and 'ouron' meaning 'urine'.
Historical Evolution
'proteinuria' was derived from the Greek words 'proteios' and 'ouron', and eventually became the modern English word 'proteinuria'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'presence of protein in urine', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence of excess proteins in the urine, often indicating kidney damage or disease.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with proteinuria after analyzing the urine sample.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/30 10:28