Protein in the urine, also called proteinuria, is often a sign of kidney problems, or an overproduction of proteins by the body. Healthy kidneys only pass a small amount of protein through their filters.
Meanings and history of the name Alexis: | Edit. Alexis-Defender and Protecter. Alexis: Helper of mankind. From the Greek name Î±Î»ÎµÎ¾Î¹Ï (Alexis), which meant helper or defender, derived from Greek Î±Î»ÎµÎ¾Ï (alexo) to defend, to help. This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints.
Alexis is a given name derived from several saints venerated by Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, including Saint Alexis of Rome. Alexis means to help, defend. It was also used as a name for several members of the ruling house of Russia, including Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich, and Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich. The name is internationally male, at the same time in the United States it has been a predominantly girls' name since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990.