MESOBLASTIC BAND
\mˌɛsəblˈastɪk bˈand], \mˌɛsəblˈastɪk bˈand], \m_ˌɛ_s_ə_b_l_ˈa_s_t_ɪ_k b_ˈa_n_d]\
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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).