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Noun: abetalipoproteinemia
  1. A rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels

Type of: genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, hypobetalipoproteinemia, inherited disease, inherited disorder, lipidosis

Encyclopedia: Abetalipoproteinemia