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

Protein in the Urine In addition to blood in the urine, people with C3G usually experience high levels of protein in their urine (which is called proteinuria). —Carrie Madormo, Health, 12 Jan. 2026

Reducing proteinuria can slow the progression of C3G, along with the risk of kidney failure. —Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 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

While not a disease itself, proteinuria can signal kidney issues, according to medical service Fresenius Kidney Care. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 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

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