abetalipoproteinemia

American  

[ey-bey-tuh-lip-uh-proh-tee-nee-mee-uh, -tee-uh-nee-, -lahy-puh-, ey-bee-] / ˌeɪ beɪ təˌlɪp əˌproʊ tiˈni mi ə, -ti əˈni-, -ˌlaɪ pə-, ˌeɪ bi- /

noun

Pathology.

1. a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism due to an inability to synthesize certain apolipoproteins necessary for the transport of triglycerides, leading to diarrhea, steatorrhea, and failure to thrive.

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Etymology

Origin of abetalipoproteinemia

a- ⁶ + beta + lipoprotein ( def. ) + -emia

Example Sentences

Noah was 5 months old when she was diagnosed with abetalipoproteinemia, a genetic condition that keeps the body from absorbing fats and fat-soluble vitamins.

From Washington Post