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English noun: PKU | |||
| 1. | PKU (state) 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 | ||
| Synonyms | phenylketonuria | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | inborn error of metabolism | ||
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