orthostatic proteinuria

orthostatic proteinuria

n.

Nonpathological proteinuria usually occurring between the ages of 10 and 20, and manifested when the individual stands erect but disappears when the person lies down.

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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.

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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.