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hypoalbuminemia

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[hahy-poh-al-byoo-muh-nee-mee-uh] / ˌhaɪ poʊ ælˌbyu məˈni mi ə /

noun

Pathology.

  1. an abnormally small quantity of albumin in the blood.

Etymology

Origin of hypoalbuminemia

From New Latin, dating back to 1935–40; see origin at hypo-, albumin, -emia

Example Sentences

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The results point to hypoalbuminemia as a biomarker that could help doctors identify people at high risk of developing this aggressive infection.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Low albumin levels -- known as hypoalbuminemia -- emerged as the strongest predictor of severe outcomes, including death, across diverse patient groups on multiple continents.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

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