What is "hypoproteinemia"

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

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

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.