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proteinuria

/prəʊ.tiːnˈʊəriə/ noun · British & US
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What does proteinuria mean?

noun

The presence of an excess of serum proteins in the urine, often a sign of kidney disease.

Example

"The doctor ordered a urinalysis to check for proteinuria and other signs of kidney damage."

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