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\ɒbstɪpˈe͡ɪt], \ɒbstɪpˈeɪt], \ɒ_b_s_t_ɪ_p_ˈeɪ_t]\
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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).