kwashiorkor

Summary
Synonym
  • Kwashiokor
  • Nutritional edema with dyspigmentation of skin and hair
  • Nutritional oedema with dyspigmentation of skin and/or hair
Definition
A protein-energy malnutrition that is characterized by severe lack of protein and edema or anasarca, has_symptom swelling, gastrointestinal upset, dehydration, thin dry skin, and cough, and has_material_basis_in severe deficit of protein, resulting in lack of albumin causing decreased oncotic pressure in the vasculature and increased activation of the renin-angiotensin axis and antidiuretic hormone.
Super Class
protein-energy malnutrition
External Links
Disease Ontology
DOID:13579
Mondo Disease Ontology
MeSH
UMLS
Related Genes
Displaying entries 11 - 20 of 68 in total
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
929 CD14 CD14 molecule
1056 CEL carboxyl ester lipase
1559 CYP2C9 cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily C member 9
1571 CYP2E1 cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily E member 1
1581 CYP7A1 cytochrome P450 family 7 subfamily A member 1
1604 CD55 CD55 molecule (Cromer blood group)
1636 ACE angiotensin I converting enzyme
1890 TYMP thymidine phosphorylase
2215 FCGR3B Fc gamma receptor IIIb
2271 FH fumarate hydratase

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