: a rare genetic disorder in which the body is unable to absorb dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamin A and E) because of an absence of apolipoprotein B-containing lipoproteins (such as chylomicrons and VLDLs) in the blood plasma Abetalipoproteinemia presents initially in the neonatal period with gastrointestinal manifestations ...
grievance procedure. Definition. A process instituted by a health plan or benefit provider for policyholders to file complaints.
Definition of contrivance in the English dictionary The first definition of contrivance in the dictionary is something contrived, esp an ingenious device; contraption. Other definition of contrivance is the act or faculty of devising or adapting; inventive skill or ability. Contrivance is also an artificial rather than natural selection or arrangement of details, parts, etc.