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NALT Full

Preferred term

hypoproteinemia

Type

Topic

Definition

A condition in which total serum protein level is below the normal range. Hypoproteinemia can be caused by protein malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract, edema, or proteinuria.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014
Concept scheme: NALT Full
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

blood protein disorders

Narrower concepts

hypoalbuminemia

Related concepts

Synonyms

hypoproteinaemia

In other languages

hipoproteinemia

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/233535

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