| phenylketonuria |
an inherited (autosomal recessive) metabolic disorder, marked by the deficiency of the enzyme that converts phenylalanine (an amino acid) to tyrosine; accumulation of phenylalanine in the blood can lead to mental retardation and other neurologic problems; treatment includes a low-phenylalanine diet and a phenylalanine-free medical food
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| phenylketonuria |
an inherited disease in which the body cannot metabolize a protein called phenylalanine. phototherapy - special lights used to treat jaundice. port wine stain - a flat, pink, red, or purple colored birthmark.
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| phenylketonuria |
A genetic disorder in which the body cannot break down the amino acid phenylalanine; abbreviated PKU.
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| phenylketonuria |
Category: Baby's health A genetic liver enzyme disorder that may be regulated by a careful diet. In the US, all babies are screened for PKU at birth. Women with an inborn error of body chemistry called phenylketonuria (PKU) also are at high risk of having a baby with a heart defect Find out more about Phenylketonuria: Articles | Books/products
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| phenylketonuria |
A disease in which the enzyme that metabolizes the amino acid phenylalanine is not expressed, resulting in abnormally high levels of phenylalanine. If left untreated, PKU can lead to severe, progressive mental retardation.
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