Medical Definition of Burger-Grutz syndrome

1. Hyperlipoproteinaemia characterised by the presence of large amounts of chylomicrons and triglycerides in the plasma when the patient has a normal diet, and their disappearance on a fat-free diet; low alpha-and beta-lipoproteins on a normal diet, with increase on fat-free diet; decreased plasma postheparin lipolytic activity; and low tissue lipoprotein lipase activity. It is accompanied by bouts of abdominal pain, hepatosplenomegaly, pancreatitis, and eruptive xanthomas; autosomal recessive inheritance. See: familial lipoprotein lipase inhibitor. Synonym: Burger-Grutz syndrome, familial fat-induced hyperlipaemia, familial hyperchylomicronaemia, familial hypertriglyceridemia, idiopathic hyperlipaemia. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Burger-Grutz Syndrome

Burdett
Burdwan fever
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Bureau of Customs
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau of Intelligence and Research
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Bureau of the Census
Burgas
Burgenland
Burger
Burger's triangle
Burger-Grutz disease
Burger-Grutz syndrome (current term)
Burgers
Burgers vector
Burgers vectors
Burgess
Burgess Shale
Burgher
Burgoyne
Burgundian
Burgundies
Burgundy
Burgundy mixture
Burgundy pitch
Burgundy sauce
Burgundy wine

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