MALPIGHIAN TUBES
\mˌalpˈɪɡhi͡ən tjˈuːbz], \mˌalpˈɪɡhiən tjˈuːbz], \m_ˌa_l_p_ˈɪ_ɡ_h_iə_n t_j_ˈuː_b_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).