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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A rare autosomal recessive disorder that interferes with the normal absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins from food. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   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 wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bassen kornzweig syndromebassen-kornzweig syndrome

Etymology

From a- + Ancient Greek βῆτα (bêta, “second”) + lipoprotein + Ancient Greek αἷμα (haîma, “blood”).

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