branched chain ketoaciduria
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'branched chain' refers to the specific amino acids involved, 'ketoacid' refers to the type of acid accumulated, and 'uria' refers to the presence in urine.
مثال
- Branched chain ketoaciduria is typically diagnosed in infancy.
- The symptoms of branched chain ketoaciduria can include poor feeding and developmental delays.
- A specialized diet is often prescribed to manage the symptoms of branched chain ketoaciduria.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- 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