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Meaning of BRANCHED CHAIN KETOACIDURIA

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood
 
 Synonyms: maple syrup urine disease
 
 See Also: acetonuria, congenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder, ketoaciduria, ketonuria

 

 

 

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