OPTIGRAPH
\ˈɒptɪɡɹˌaf], \ˈɒptɪɡɹˌaf], \ˈɒ_p_t_ɪ_ɡ_ɹ_ˌa_f]\
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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).