colipyuria

/kɒlɪpjʊˈɛəriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition where there is a large amount of albumen in the urine.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with colipyuria, which was causing her to urinate frequently.”

2. noun

A condition where the urine contains an excessive amount of albumen, often due to kidney disease.

“The patient’s colipyuria was a sign of an underlying kidney problem that needed medical attention.”

Synonyms

  • albuminuria
  • proteinuria

Antonyms

  • oliguria