ABETALIPOPROTEINEMIA
\ɐbˌɛtɐlˌɪpəpɹˌə͡ʊta͡ɪnˈiːmi͡ə], \ɐbˌɛtɐlˌɪpəpɹˌəʊtaɪnˈiːmiə], \ɐ_b_ˌɛ_t_ɐ_l_ˌɪ_p_ə_p_ɹ_ˌəʊ_t_aɪ_n_ˈiː_m_iə]\
Definitions of ABETALIPOPROTEINEMIA
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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
By Princeton University
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A disorder of lipid metabolism inherited as an autosomal recessive trait characterized by the near absence of APOLIPOPROTEINS B and apoB-containing lipoproteins in plasma. Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein is deficient or absent in enterocytes. Clinical and laboratory findings include acanthocytosis, hypocholesterolemia, peripheral neuropathy, posterior column degeneration, ataxia, and steatorrhea. Intellectual abilities may also be impaired. (Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p118; Curr Opin Lipidol 1994 Apr;5 (2):81-6)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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