1. the presence of abnormal amounts of protein in the urine, often indicating kidney disease or other medical conditions
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor ordered additional tests after detecting proteinuria in the patient’s urine sample.
• Proteinuria can be an early sign of kidney damage in diabetic patients.
• The athlete’s proteinuria was caused by intense physical exercise.
• Persistent proteinuria may indicate chronic kidney disease.
• The laboratory results showed significant proteinuria requiring further investigation.
• Pregnancy can sometimes cause temporary proteinuria in otherwise healthy women.