CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE
\kɹˈɒnɪk wˈe͡ɪstɪŋ dɪzˈiːz], \kɹˈɒnɪk wˈeɪstɪŋ dɪzˈiːz], \k_ɹ_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k w_ˈeɪ_s_t_ɪ_ŋ d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
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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).