Term Name:	abetalipoproteinemia
Synonyms:	familial hypobetalipoproteinemia, microsomal triglyceride transfer protein deficiency disease
Definition:	A hypolipoproteinemia that is characterized by an inability to fully absorb dietary fats, cholesterol and fat-soluble vitamins, has_material_basis_in an autosomal recessive disorder of lipid metabolism that has_material_basis_in mutation in the microsomal triglyceride transfer protein that catalyzes the transport of lipids and is required in the secretion of BETA-LIPOPROTEINS.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:1386]   ( DOID:1386 )