Etymology

proteinuria

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Today it means: The presence of protein in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinuria). Full definition →

Ancient Greek οὖρον (oûron) ← Proto-Indo-European *h₁wers- ← English protein
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  1. Englishprotein
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₁wers-
  3. Ancient Greekοὐρέω (ouréō)
  4. Ancient Greekοὖρον (oûron)
  5. English todayproteinuria

From protein + -uria.

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