Definition of "proteinuria" [proteinuria]

• The presence of excessive amounts of protein in the urine. (noun)

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• "The detection of protein in urine, called proteinuria, is a method used to identify several medical problems, including schistosomiasis, urinary tract infection, and renal disease."
• "Nephrotic syndrome is a condition characterized by excessive spilling of protein into the urine, a condition called proteinuria."
• "Chronic kidney disease progresses over the course of years, with its phases determined according to two criteria: the presence of protein in the urine, known as proteinuria, and how effectively the kidneys are processing waste products."