abetalipoproteinemia

[ey-bey-tuh-lip-uh-proh-tee-nee-mee-uh, -tee-uh-nee-, -lahy-puh-, ey-bee-]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of abetalipoproteinemia¹

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.

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