The Definition of Abetalipoproteinemia

a·be·ta·lip·o·pro·tein·e·mi·a /ˌeɪbeɪtəˌlɪpəˌproʊtiˈnimiə, -tiəˈni-, -ˌlaɪpə-, ˌeɪbi-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ey-bey-tuh-lip-uh-proh-tee-nee-mee-uh, -tee-uh-nee-, -lahy-puh-, ey-bee-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Pathology. a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism due to an inability to synthesize betalipoproteins necessary for the transport of triglycerides, leading to diarrhea, steatorrhea, and failure to thrive.


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[Origin: a-6 + betalipoprotein + -emia]
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WordNet - Cite This Source abetalipoproteinemia

noun
a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels

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a·be·ta·lip·o·pro·tein·e·mi·a (-bt-lp-prt-nm-, -t--n-)
n.

An inherited disorder characterized by the absence of low-density lipoproteins in the plasma, the presence of acanthocytes in the blood, retinal pigmentary degeneration, malabsorption of fats, and neuromuscular abnormalities. Also called Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome.

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