What does "proteinuria" mean?

The presence of protein in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinuria).

What is a synonym for "proteinuria"?

Common synonyms include: albuminuria, albuminuria, hyperproteinuria.

Pronounced //ˌpɹoʊtiːnˈjʊɹiə//.

//ˌpɹoʊtiːnˈjʊɹiə// noun

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Noun

1
The presence of protein in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinuria). countable, uncountable
2
the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder wordnet

From protein + -uria.

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