Hypoproteinuria

//ˌhaɪpoʊˌpɹoʊtiːnˈjʊɹiə// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The presence of abnormally low amount of protein in the urine: namely, even lower than the normally low amount. uncommon, uncountable

    "[In infantile systemic hyalinosis,] Hypoproteinemia may result in generalized edema. Intestinal lymphangiectasia and hyaline deposits are evident on jejunal biopsy. This is associated with protein-losing enteropathy. Hypoproteinuria may result in generalized edema. Serum protein, but especially serum albumin, is low. Bloody diarrhea may be noted."

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"[In infantile systemic hyalinosis,] Hypoproteinemia may result in generalized edema. Intestinal lymphangiectasia and hyaline deposits are evident on jejunal biopsy. This is associated with protein-losing enteropathy. Hypoproteinuria may result in generalized edema. Serum protein, but especially serum albumin, is low. Bloody diarrhea may be noted."

Etymology

From hypo- + protein + -uria.

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