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proteinuria

proh-teen-OOR-ee-uh

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Definition

Excessive protein in the urine

PathologyUrinary

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Suffix

-uria

urine condition

Etymology

Greek: protein + -uria (urine condition)

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hem-uh-TOOR-ee-uh
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ol-ih-GYOOR-ee-uh
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anuria
an-YOOR-ee-uh
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dis-YOOR-ee-uh
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nocturia
nok-TOOR-ee-uh
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