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Lecithin Acyltransferase Deficiency
A disorder of lipoprotein metabolism caused by mutations in the LCAT gene. It is characterized by deficiency of the enzyme lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase. It is manifested with corneal opacity, hemolytic anemia, and proteinuria. (NCI Thesaurus)
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