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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The presence of ketoacids in the blood, as:; The presence of excessive ketoacids in the blood. especially, usually
2. 2
   The presence of ketoacids in the blood, as:; A hereditary disease that is due to deficiency of an enzyme involved in amino acid metabolism. broadly

Synonyms

All synonyms

hyperketoacidemiamaple syrup urine diseasemaple syrup urine disease

Etymology

From ketoacid + -emia or keto- + acid + -emia.

Related phrases

amino acid

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