abetalipoproteinemia
Meanings
noun
- A rare autosomal recessive disorder that interferes with the normal absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins from food.
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Etymology
From a- + Ancient Greek βῆτα (bêta, “second”) + lipoprotein + Ancient Greek αἷμα (haîma, “blood”).
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