BAPTISIA LACTEA
\baptˈɪzi͡ə lˈakti͡ə], \baptˈɪziə lˈaktiə], \b_a_p_t_ˈɪ_z_iə l_ˈa_k_t_iə]\
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Idiopathic Hypercatabolic Hypoproteinemias
- series of gastrointestinal disorders which share in common excessive loss protein, mainly albumin, across gut wall. occur stomach (Menetrier disease), as well the small bowel (intestinal lymphangiectases, assorted inflammatory states). They are also occasionally associated with congestive heart failure (again a bowel protein loss).