hy·po·al·bu·mi·ne·mi·a (h  p - l-by m -n  m-) or hyp·al·bu·mi·ne·mi·a (h pl-, hpl-)n. An abnormally low level of albumin in the blood. |
hypoalbuminemia
[-albo̅o̅′minē′mē·ə]
a condition of abnormally low levels of albumin in the blood. It may occur in celiac disease, tropical sprue, malnutrition, and some forms of liver or kidney impairment. Also spelled hypoalbuminaemia.
hypoalbuminemia (hī´pōalbū´m
-nē´mē),n a condition marked by abnormally low amounts of the body's main serum-binding protein, albumin. Insufficient albumin can lead to edema and platelet malfunction.
hypoalbuminemia
abnormally low levels of albumin in the blood.
hypoalbuminemia
↓ Albumin in circulation–normal 32-56 g/L, US: 3.2-5.6 g/dL; albumin has a central role in maintaining oncotic pressure, as it comprises2⁄3 of the protein in circulation; it is also
a major repository for amino acids, and is a carrier protein for many organic and inorganic ligands
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