proteinuria

noun

pro·tein·uria | \ˌprō-tə-ˈnu̇r-ē-ə,

-ˈnyu̇r-;ˌprō-tē(-ə)-ˈnu̇r-ē-ə, -ˈnyu̇r-\

Definition of proteinuria

: the presence of excess protein in the urine

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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 Causes Behind Urine So Foamy It Could Top a Beer," 4 Oct. 2018

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proteinuria

noun

pro·tein·uria | \ˌprōt-ᵊn-ˈ(y)u̇r-ē-ə,

ˌprō-ˌtēn-,

ˌprōt-ē-ən-\

Medical Definition of proteinuria

: the presence of excess protein in the urine

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