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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. hematologic diseases
  5. blood protein disorders
  6. hypoproteinemia
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. hematologic diseases
  5. blood protein disorders
  6. hypoproteinemia

Preferred term

hypoproteinemia

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • hypoproteinaemia

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

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