proteinuria

noun

pro·​tein·​uria ˌprō-tə-ˈnu̇r-ē-ə 

-ˈnyu̇r-;

ˌprō-tē(-ə)-ˈnu̇r-ē-ə,

-ˈnyu̇r-

: the presence of excess protein in the urine

Examples of proteinuria in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to hematuria, other symptoms include proteinuria (protein in the urine), which causes foamy urine, and swelling in the ankles, hands, and around the eyes. —Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024

It’s marked by high blood pressure and proteinuria (protein in the urine) that can lead to kidney or other organ damage. —Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024

According to the Mayo Clinic, protein in your urine, which is also called proteinuria, is a waste product that your kidneys normally get rid of. —Lisa Mulcahy, Men's Health, 31 July 2023

There are many other health conditions that can cause frequent proteinuria, according to the Mayo Clinic, like pregnancy, preeclampsia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, heart disease, and sickle cell anemia. —Korin Miller, SELF, 4 Oct. 2018

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French protéinurie, from protéine protein + -urie -uria

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

proteinuria

noun

pro·​tein·​uria ˌprōt-ᵊn-ˈ(y)u̇r-ē-ə  ˌprō-ˌtēn- 

ˌprōt-ē-ən-

: the presence of excess protein in the urine

proteinuric

-ˈ(y)u̇r-ik 

adjective