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albuminuria

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al·bu·mi·nu·ri·a  (l-bym-nr-, -nyr-)
n.
The presence of albumin in the urine, sometimes indicating kidney disease.

al·bumi·nuric (-nrk, -nyr-) adj.

albuminuria [ælˌbjuːmɪˈnjʊərɪə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol the presence of albumin in the urine Also called proteinuria
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.albuminuria - the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder
symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease


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Because of anuria, urine cultures were not possible, and albuminuria could not be tested.
2001 Jul 25;286(4):421-6) found that "any degree of albuminuria is a risk factor for CV events in individuals with or without diabetes mellitus (DM).
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (January 2002) found that "any degree of albuminuria is a risk factor for CV events in individuals with or without diabetes mellitus (DM).
 
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