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tyrosinemia

 

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Noun tyrosinemia has 1 sense
  1. tyrosinemia - autosomal recessive defect in tyrosine metabolism resulting in liver and kidney disturbances and mental retardation
    --1 is a kind of
    autosomal recessive disease, autosomal recessive defect

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Tyrosinemia

Noun

1. A rare inherited disorder characterized by the body's inability to properly metabolize the amino acid tyrosine.

Example sentence: People with tyrosinemia are not able to break down tyrosine, which can lead to a build-up of harmful substances in their body.

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Noun

2. A medical test used to diagnose and monitor the levels of tyrosine in the blood.

Example sentence: The doctor ordered a tyrosinemia blood test to determine if the patient's levels of tyrosine were normal.

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Noun

3. An inherited metabolic disorder that affects the liver and causes a deficiency of the enzyme necessary to break down tyrosine.

Example sentence: Infants with tyrosinemia may exhibit symptoms such as failure to thrive, jaundice, and cabbage-like odor in their urine.

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Noun

4. A support group for individuals and families affected by tyrosinemia, providing resources, information, and a sense of community.

Example sentence: Joining a tyrosinemia support group can help individuals and families connect with others who understand the challenges they face.

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