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azymia

/əˈzaɪ.mi.ə/

Tradução: Termo médico que designa a ausência ou deficiência de uma enzima no organismo.

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noun

/əˈzaɪ.mi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico que designa a ausência ou deficiência de uma enzima no organismo.

A medical term referring to the absence or deficiency of an enzyme in the body.

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  1. Enzyme deficiencyC2formalmedical

    The absence or lack of a specific enzyme in the body, often leading to metabolic disorders.

    ptDeficiência enzimática

    • Azymia can cause serious digestive issues if the missing enzyme is crucial for breaking down certain foods.
    • The patient was diagnosed with azymia after genetic testing revealed the enzyme deficiency.
    • Treatment for azymia often involves enzyme replacement therapy.