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METABOLIC DISORDER [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

Any disorder that involves an alteration in the normal metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, and nucleic acids; evidenced by various syndromes and diseases.

CONT

When a baby is born in the U.S., physicians routinely prick its heel for a blood sample from which they cant test for metabolic disorders such as phenylketonuria.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
OBS

trouble métabolique: OMS-258, 02.01.75 et Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada.

Spanish

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