phenylketonuria
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phenylketonuria Definition
(n)
a
genetic
disorder
of
metabolism
;
lack
of
the
enzyme
needed
to
turn
phenylalanine
into
tyrosine
results
in
an
accumulation
of
phenylalanine
in
the
body
fluids
which
causes
various
degrees
of
mental
deficiency
phenylketonuria Synonyms
phenylketonuria
PKU
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