abetalipoproteinemia

abetalipoproteinemia
/ay'bay teuh lip'euh proh'tee nee"mee euh, -tee euh nee"-, -luy'peuh-, ay'bee-/, n. Pathol.
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.
[A-6 + BETALIPOPROTEIN + -EMIA]

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