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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These drugs are the most common first-line therapy for improving proteinuria and kidney health.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2025
Preeclampsia is tricky to diagnose, because women can present with the main symptoms of high blood pressure and proteinuria for many reasons.
—Anita Zaidi, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
Hg or higher) and excess protein in their urine, known as proteinuria, which can signify kidney damage.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
While not a disease itself, proteinuria can signal kidney issues, according to medical service Fresenius Kidney Care.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 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
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
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2025
Preeclampsia is tricky to diagnose, because women can present with the main symptoms of high blood pressure and proteinuria for many reasons.
—Anita Zaidi, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
Hg or higher) and excess protein in their urine, known as proteinuria, which can signify kidney damage.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
While not a disease itself, proteinuria can signal kidney issues, according to medical service Fresenius Kidney Care.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 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
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
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“Proteinuria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proteinuria. Accessed 30 Oct. 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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