| phenylketonuria |
A congenital condition in which the body lacks a specific enzyme. This causes abnormal metabolism that may result in brain damage.
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| phenology |
the sequence of events; seasonal changes in organisms; the study or ecording of periodic phenomena, usually in relation to abiotic factors
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| phenolic |
Resin formed from phenol and formaldehyde, which can be used in the making of waterproofing varnish or thermosetting adhesive, the manufacture of wood products or in protective paint.
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| phenylketonuria |
An inherited disorder resulting in the inability to process the amino acid, phenylananine. If not treated, the disorder may result in mental retardation. Treatment is a diet low in phenylalanine. Newborns are screened for PKU, in order to determine the need for treatment before brain damage occurs.
Ãâó: www.nutrabio.com/Definitions/definitions_p.htm
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| phenobarbital |
A sedative/anticonvulsant barbiturate that has been used to treat diarrhea and to increase the antitumor effect of other therapies.
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