Definition

Describing a condition where there is protein, specifically albumin, present in the urine, which can indicate a health issue.

Example

The patient was diagnosed as albuminuric after the tests revealed high levels of protein in the urine.

Conversation

I just learned that my friend has an albuminuric condition.

Oh no, what does that mean for them?

It means they have protein in their urine, which isn't good.

That's concerning! I hope they get the right treatment soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Albuminuric → It is formed from "albumin" (from Latin "albumen", meaning white of an egg or protein) and "-uric" (from Greek "ouron", meaning urine). The word describes a condition related to the presence of albumin in urine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'albumin' as a type of protein found in eggs, and '-uric' relates to urine, helping you remember that 'albuminuric' refers to the presence of this protein in urine.

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