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lysinemia

/ˌlaɪ.sɪˈniː.mi.ə/

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noun

/ˌlaɪ.sɪˈniː.mi.ə/formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, вызванное врождённой ошибкой метаболизма, характеризующееся дефицитом определённых ферментов, который препятствует правильному расщеплению аминокислоты лизина, приводя к таким симптомам, как мышечная слабость и умственная отсталость.

A medical condition resulting from an inborn error of metabolism, characterized by a deficiency of specific enzymes that prevents the proper breakdown of the amino acid lysine, leading to symptoms such as muscular weakness and intellectual disability.

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  1. C2formalmedical

    A rare inherited metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of enzymes needed to break down the amino acid lysine, resulting in its accumulation in the body.

    ruМетаболическое расстройство

    • The newborn was diagnosed with lysinemia through routine screening.
    • Symptoms of lysinemia can include muscular weakness and developmental delays.
    • Treatment for lysinemia often involves a specialized low-lysine diet.
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  • lysinemia's possessive singular form