macroalbuminuria
(mak´rōalbū´-m
nur´ē),
n a type of albuminaria that is characterized by especially high levels of albumin in the urine (more than 300 mg in 1 day). This condition can be a symptom of many kidney diseases and disorders because its presence indicates that the kidney is leaking albumin (a protein found in blood). Also known as
proteinuria.
nur´ē), n a type of albuminaria that is characterized by especially high levels of albumin in the urine (more than 300 mg in 1 day). This condition can be a symptom of many kidney diseases and disorders because its presence indicates that the kidney is leaking albumin (a protein found in blood). Also known as
proteinuria.
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