An increased concentration of a particular type of protein in the urine is:
A) albuminuria.
B) glycosuria.
C) hematuria.
D) pyuria.

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An increased concentration of albumin protein in the urine is called albuminuria, which is a sign of kidney damage. Glycosuria refers to the presence of glucose in urine and is a sign of diabetes. Hematuria is the presence of blood in urine and can be a sign of various conditions including infection or cancer. Pyuria is the presence of white blood cells in urine and is a sign of infection.

An Increased Concentration of a Particular Type of Protein in the Urine