Pku Synonyms

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
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. phenylketonuria

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Pku Sentence Examples

  • Classical PKU is caused by a deficiency of the liver enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts the amino acid phenylalanine to tyrosine.

  • The classic example of this is in the disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU ).

  • However, it is important to note that infants suffering from the rare genetic disease phenylketonuria (PKU) should not consume aspartame.

  • Single gene defects such as phenylketonuria (PKU) and other inborn errors of metabolism may also cause mental retardation if they are not found and treated early.

  • Conditions such as hyperthyroidism and PKU are treatable.

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