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disease > genetic disease > hereditary disease > lipoprotein lipase deficiency

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lipoprotein lipase deficiency  

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  • Lipoprotein lipase deficiency is a genetic disorder in which a person has a defective gene for lipoprotein lipase, which leads to very high triglycerides, which in turn causes stomach pain and deposits of fat under the skin, and which can lead to problems with the pancreas and liver, which in turn can lead to diabetes. (Wikipedia)

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