DEPRAVINGLY
\dɪpɹˈe͡ɪvɪŋlɪ], \dɪpɹˈeɪvɪŋlɪ], \d_ɪ_p_ɹ_ˈeɪ_v_ɪ_ŋ_l_ɪ]\
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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).