ICHTHYOCAL
\ˈɪkθɪˌɒkə͡l], \ˈɪkθɪˌɒkəl], \ˈɪ_k_θ_ɪ__ˌɒ_k_əl]\
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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).