English Explanatory Dictionary

proteinuria

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The presence of protein in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinuria).

Pronunciation

/ˌpɹoʊtiːnˈjʊɹiə/

Word forms

proteinuria proteinurias

Etymology

From protein + -uria.

Antonyms

hypoproteinuria

Related words

hyperproteinemia hypoproteinemia microproteinemia microproteinuria normoproteinemia normoproteinuria proteinemia albuminuria aminoacidemia aminoaciduria hyperalbuminuria hyperaminoacidemia hyperaminoaciduria microalbuminuria

Derived words

macroproteinuria proteinuric
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