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antitrypsin deficiency

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antitrypsin deficiency
n.
An inherited deficiency of a trypsin-inhibiting serum protein that may increase one's susceptibility to emphysema and cirrhosis.


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Through 1994, emphysema and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency accounted for almost 60% of all single-lung transplants performed.
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Division of Pulmonary Diseases, University Hospital Marburg, Germany, said "We are pleased to continue working with Talecris, now in Europe, to help physicians identify and treat patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, also known as genetic emphysema.
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1] antitrypsin deficiency (Eriksson 1965; Lieberman et al.
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