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trimethylaminuria

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[trahy-meth-uhl-amuh-noor-ee-uh] / ˌtraɪˌmɛθ əlˌæməˈnʊr i ə /

noun

  1. Pathology. a condition characterized by a fishy body odor, caused by an inability to metabolize trimethylamine, which is then excreted in the urine in abnormally large amounts.


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He suffers from aches, hemorrhoids, lazy eye and trimethylaminuria, a rare genetic condition that causes him to reek of fish.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 26, 2023

"Individuals with the metabolic disorder trimethylaminuria may sporadically produce malodors despite good hygiene," wrote study leader Paul Wise, at Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, in the American Journal of Medicine.

From Reuters Sep. 15, 2011

The psychosocial impact of trimethylaminuria may be considerable.

From Reuters Sep. 15, 2011

Only a few labs in the U.S. perform testing for trimethylaminuria -- though your doctor can send samples to them, or you may be able to contact the center directly and receive a test kit.

From Reuters Sep. 14, 2011

No one is sure how prevalent trimethylaminuria is, though it is uncommon, according to Paul M. Wise, a researcher at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia.

From Reuters Sep. 14, 2011

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