proteinuric
|pro-tein-u-ric|
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/ˌproʊtiːˈnʊrɪk/
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/ˌprəʊtiːˈnjʊərɪk/
excess protein in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'proteinuric' originates from the combination of 'protein' and the suffix '-uric', where 'protein' refers to a class of nitrogenous organic compounds and '-uric' relates to urine.
Historical Evolution
'proteinuric' evolved from the medical terminology used to describe conditions involving protein in the urine.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to protein in urine', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the presence of excess protein in the urine.
The patient was diagnosed with a proteinuric condition.
Synonyms
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