Albuminuria vs. Proteinuria — What's the Difference?

Albuminuria is a pathological condition wherein the protein albumin is abnormally present in the urine. It is a type of proteinuria.

Proteinuria is the presence of excess proteins in the urine. In healthy persons, urine contains very little protein; an excess is suggestive of illness.

The presence of albumin in the urine, sometimes indicating kidney disease.

The presence of excessive amounts of protein in the urine.

(pathology) The presence of albumin in the urine, often a symptom of renal disease

(medicine) The presence of protein in the urine.

A morbid condition in which albumin is present in the urine.

The presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder

The presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder