Synonyms of maple syrup urine disease

Noun


1. maple syrup urine disease, branched chain ketoaciduria, ketonuria, ketoaciduria, acetonuria, genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, congenital disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder, hereditary disease, hereditary condition

usage: an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood

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