XANTHIN OXIDASE
\zˈanθɪn ˈɒksɪdˌe͡ɪs], \zˈanθɪn ˈɒksɪdˌeɪs], \z_ˈa_n_θ_ɪ_n ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_d_ˌeɪ_s]\
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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).