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
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Hg or higher) and excess protein in their urine, known as proteinuria, which can signify kidney damage.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
The clinical term for the presence of proteins in the urine is proteinuria or, in some cases, albuminuria.2
Foamy urine is not always an immediate cause for concern.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
While not a disease itself, proteinuria can signal kidney issues, according to medical service Fresenius Kidney Care.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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
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Korin Miller, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
The clinical term for the presence of proteins in the urine is proteinuria or, in some cases, albuminuria.2
Foamy urine is not always an immediate cause for concern.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
While not a disease itself, proteinuria can signal kidney issues, according to medical service Fresenius Kidney Care.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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
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“Proteinuria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proteinuria. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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proteinuria
noun
pro·tein·uria
ˌprōt-ᵊn-ˈ(y)u̇r-ē-ə
ˌprō-ˌtēn-
ˌprō-ˌtēn-
ˌprōt-ē-ən-
: the presence of excess protein in the urine
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