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lipoatrophic diabetes |
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lipoatrophic diabetes
[lip′ō·atrof′ik] an inherited disease characterized by a total loss of subcutaneous body fat, insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus, acanthosis nigricans, hypermetabolism, hepatomegaly, and hypertrophied musculature. It is associated with a disorder of the hypothalamus that results in excessive blood levels of growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic-releasing hormones. Also called congenital total lipodystrophy. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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