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galactosemia

noun ga·lac·to·semia \ gə-ˌlak-tə-ˈsē-mē-ə \

Definition of galactosemia

: a metabolic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait and in which galactose accumulates in the blood due to deficiency of an enzyme catalyzing its conversion to glucose
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galactosemic

play \gə-ˌlak-tə-ˈsē-mik\ adjective

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Origin and Etymology of galactosemia

galactose + -emia (probably after German Galactosämie)

Medical Dictionary

galactosemia

noun ga·lac·tos·emia
variants: or chiefly British galactosaemia play \gə-ˌlak-tə-ˈsē-mē-ə\

medical Definition of galactosemia

: a metabolic disorder inherited as an autosomal recessive trait in which galactose accumulates in the blood due to deficiency of an enzyme catalyzing its conversion to glucose
  • … there might someday be a panel of simultaneous tests for cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria and galactosemia, three of the most important genetic disorders among white Americans.
  • —Harold M. Schmeck, Jr., The New York Times,  18 Oct. 1983
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galactosemic

or chiefly British galactosaemic play \-mik\ adjective
    • galactosemic infants

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  1. Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about galactosemia

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