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Definition of Abetalipoproteinemia
1. 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.
Generic synonyms: Congenital Disease, Genetic Abnormality, Genetic Defect, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Hereditary Condition, Hereditary Disease, Inherited Disease, Inherited Disorder, Hypobetalipoproteinemia, Lipidosis
Definition of Abetalipoproteinemia
1. Noun. A rare autosomal recessive disorder that interferes with the normal absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins from food. ¹
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