Term Name: | congenital intrinsic factor deficiency |
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Synonyms: | hereditary intrinsic factor deficiency |
Definition: | A vitamin B12 deficiency that is characterized by megaloblastic anemia due to the absence of gastric intrinsic factor which results in abnormal vitamin B12 absorption. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:0050734] ( DOID:0050734 ) |