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galactosemia
[ guh-lak-tuh-see-mee-uh ]
/ gəˌlæk təˈsi mi ə /
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noun Pathology.
an inherited disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize galactose and requiring a galactose-free diet to avoid consequent intellectual disability and eye, spleen, and liver abnormalities.
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OTHER WORDS FROM galactosemia
ga·lac·to·se·mic, adjectiveWords nearby galactosemia
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Medical definitions for galactosemia
galactosemia
[ gə-lăk′tə-sē′mē-ə ]
n.
An inherited metabolic disorder characterized by the deficiency of an enzyme necessary for galactose metabolism and characterized by elevated levels of galactose in the blood and, if untreated, mental retardation and eye and liver abnormalities.
Other words from galactosemia
ga•lac′to•se′mic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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