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[n] a genetic disease (autosomal recessive) in which an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose is deficient or absent; typically develops shortly after birth |
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GALACTOSEMIA is a 12 letter word that starts with G. |
| | See Also: | | inborn error of metabolism |
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| | Definition: | | A genetic disease characterized by failure to thrive in infancy, mental retardation, cataracts, and mental retardation. These symptoms are caused by a deficiency of the epimerase enzyme (galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase) that normally converts galactose to glucose; the resulting buildup of galactose in the bloodstream causes organ and tissue damage. |
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