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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The (normal) presence of tyrosine in the blood. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   autosomal recessive defect in tyrosine metabolism resulting in liver and kidney disturbances and mental retardation wordnet
3. 3
   A metabolic disorder characterized by the presence of excess tyrosine in the blood. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From tyrosine + -emia.

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