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.
The name Alexis is of Russian origin, and it means Defender of the People . It's a name commonly given to both boys and girls. Alexis Bledel is an actress, model, and producer with the most prominent portion of her career being from 1996 to present. Alexis was born in 1981 as Kimberly Alexis Bledel in Houston, Texas, United States.