abetalipoproteinemia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare autosomal recessive disorder that interferes with the normal absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins from food.

Pronunciation

/eɪˌbeɪ.təˌlɪp.oʊˌpɹoʊ.tiˈni.mi.ə/

Word forms

abetalipoproteinemia abetalipoproteinemias abetalipoproteinaemia

Etymology

From a- + Ancient Greek βῆτα (bêta, “second”) + lipoprotein + Ancient Greek αἷμα (haîma, “blood”).

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