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alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
al·pha 1-an·ti·tryp·sin de·fi·cien·cy [ àlfə wun àntī trípsin di fìsh'nssee, àlfə wun àntee trípsin di fìsh'nssee ]


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hereditary liver and lung disorder: a hereditary disorder involving enzymatic damage to the air sacs in the lungs and the cells of the liver. It tends to lead to emphysema and liver cirrhosis.
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