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proteinuria.

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

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

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Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English protein Proto-Indo-European *h₁wers-der. Ancient Greek οὐρέω (ouréō) Ancient Greek οὖρον (oûron) Ancient Greek -ουρία (-ouría)bor. New Latin -ūriabor. English -uria English proteinuria From protein + -uria.

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