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

Examples of proteinuria in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In some cases, not making enough CoQ10 can cause kidney damage and protein in the urine (proteinuria). — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026

Protein in the Urine Protein in the urine (proteinuria) is the strongest predictor of IgAN progression. — Brandi Jones, Health, 21 Jan. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French protéinurie, from protéine protein + -urie -uria

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for proteinuria

• anuria
• dysuria
• injuria
• pyuria
• albuminuria
• bacteriuria
• curia
• haematuria
• hematuria
• oliguria
• polyuria
• hemoglobinuria

Medical Definition

proteinuria

noun

pro·​tein·​uria ˌprōt-ᵊn-ˈ(y)u̇r-ē-ə  ˌprō-ˌtēn- 

ˌprōt-ē-ən-

: the presence of excess protein in the urine

proteinuric

-ˈ(y)u̇r-ik 

adjective