lipid proteinosis

proteinosis /pro·tein·o·sis/ (pro″tēn-o´sis) the accumulation of excess protein in the tissues.

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lipid proteinosis  a hereditary defect of lipid metabolism marked by yellowish deposits of hyaline lipid-carbohydrate mixture on the inner surface of the lips, under the tongue, on the oropharynx, and on the larynx, and by skin lesions.

pulmonary alveolar proteinosis  a chronic lung disease in which the distal alveoli become filled with eosinophilic, probably endogenous proteinaceous material that prevents ventilation of affected areas.

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lipid proteinosis

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An inherited lipid metabolism disorder characterized by deposits of a protein-lipid complex on the labial mucosa and sublingual and faucial areas, and by papillomatous eyelid lesions.

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proteinosis [pro″tēn-o´sis]

the accumulation of excess protein in the tissues.

alveolar proteinosis pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.

lipid proteinosis a hereditary defect of lipid metabolism marked by yellowish deposits of hyaline lipid carbohydrate mixture on the inner surface of the lips, under the tongue, and on the oropharynx and larynx, and in skin lesions.

pulmonary alveolar proteinosis see pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.