phenylketonuria
noun /,fɛnəl,kit'ənʊriə/
- Definition
- 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
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'phenylketonuria'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
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Length
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