LUSTERLESSNESS
\lˈʌstələsnəs], \lˈʌstələsnəs], \l_ˈʌ_s_t_ə_l_ə_s_n_ə_s]\
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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).