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inborn error of metabolism

/ˈɪnbɔːrn ˈerər əv məˈtæbəlɪzəm/

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/ˈɪnbɔːrn ˈerər əv məˈtæbəlɪzəm/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий генетическое заболевание, вызванное дефектом фермента или метаболического пути, приводящее к аномальным химическим реакциям в организме.

A medical term referring to a genetic disorder caused by a defect in an enzyme or metabolic pathway, leading to abnormal chemical reactions in the body.

  1. Genetic metabolic disorderC1formal

    A rare genetic condition caused by a defect in an enzyme or transport protein, leading to a disruption in normal metabolic processes.

    ruГенетическое нарушение обмена веществ

    • Phenylketonuria is a well-known inborn error of metabolism.
    • Newborn screening tests can detect many inborn errors of metabolism early.
    • Treatment for an inborn error of metabolism often involves a special diet.