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Record 1 2013-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Urinary Tract
DEF

The presence of proteins in the urine.

OBS

It is usually referred to as albuminuria, but this is not strictly correct, as both of the two blood proteins - albumin and globulin - may be found in the urine.

OBS

proteinuria: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil urinaire
DEF

Présence de protéines dans l'urine. Sa valeur clinique doit être appréciée non pas d'après la concentration (en grammes par litre), mais en fonction du débit par unité de temps (en milligrammes par minute). (D'après MAMED, 1970, vol. 3, p. 429).

OBS

protéinurie : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Vías urinarias
DEF

Presencia de proteína en la orina.

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