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phenylketonuria  

Definition

  • Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited genetic disorder that increases blood levels of the essential amino acid phenylalanine (a building block of protein). It is normally obtained through the diet in regulated levels. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Phenylketonuria]

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