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. Synonym: phenylketonuria.
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Words linked to "PKU" : inborn error of metabolism |
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