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maple syrup urine disease

/ˈmeɪpəl ˈsɪrəp ˈjʊərɪn dɪˈziːz/

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/ˈmeɪpəl ˈsɪrəp ˈjʊərɪn dɪˈziːz/C2formalmedical
  • ruРедкое генетическое метаболическое заболевание, при котором организм не может расщеплять определенные аминокислоты, что приводит к характерному сладковатому запаху мочи и потенциально серьезным неврологическим повреждениям при отсутствии лечения.

A rare genetic metabolic disorder in which the body cannot break down certain amino acids, leading to a distinctive sweet odor in urine and potentially serious neurological damage if untreated.

  1. Metabolic disorderC2formal

    A rare genetic disorder in which the body cannot break down certain amino acids, causing urine to smell like maple syrup.

    ruМетаболическое расстройство

    • Newborns are often screened for maple syrup urine disease.
    • The patient was diagnosed with maple syrup urine disease shortly after birth.
    • A strict diet is essential for managing maple syrup urine disease.