SLENDER KNAPWEED
\slˈɛndə nˈapwiːd], \slˈɛndə nˈapwiːd], \s_l_ˈɛ_n_d_ə n_ˈa_p_w_iː_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).