ALBUMINURIA

albuminuria, proteinuria

(noun) the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

albuminuria (countable and uncountable, plural albuminurias)

(pathology) The presence of albumin in the urine, often a symptom of renal disease

Source: Wiktionary


Al*bu`mi*nu"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. albumen + Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A morbid condition in which albumin is present in the urine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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