Which term describes the presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine?
A) hyperlipidemia
B) hypolipidemia
C) hyperproteinuria
D) hypoproteinemia

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Hyperproteinuria is the term used to describe the presence of abnormally high amounts of protein in the urine. Proteins normally filtered through the kidneys can indicate kidney damage or disease when found in high levels. Hyperlipidemia refers to abnormally high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, hypolipidemia refers to abnormally low levels of lipids in the blood, and hypoproteinemia refers to abnormally low levels of protein in the blood.

Which Term Describes the Presence of Abnormally High Concentrations of Protein