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orthostatic proteinuria |
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orthostatic proteinuria, presence of protein in the urine, especially in teenagers who have been standing for a long period. It disappears when they recline and is of no pathologic significance. Also called orthostatic albuminuria, postural albuminuria, postural proteinuria. proteinuria (prō´tēnyoo´rē n the presence of protein in the urine. It is an indication of kidney disease. proteinuria, orthostatic, n (postural proteinuria) a type that occurs during daily activities but does not occur when the individual is recumbent. proteinuria, physiologic, n See proteinuria, transient. proteinuria, postural, n See proteinuria, orthostatic. proteinuria, transient, n (physiologic proteinuria) a type that occurs in normal persons after a high-protein meal, violent exercise, severe emotional stress, or syncope. It may occur after an epileptic seizure or during pregnancy. It disappears after the cause subsides. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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