Abnormally low level of protein in the blood

• Can indicate inadequate diet or intestinal or renal disorders

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n. (context medicine English) A deficiency of protein in the blood

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n. abnormally low level of protein in the blood; can indicate inadequate diet or intestinal or renal disorders

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Hypoproteinemia (or hypoproteinaemia ) is a condition where there is an abnormally low level of protein in the blood . There are several causes and all result in edema once serum protein levels fall below a certain threshold.