isovaleric acidemia
noun
isovaleric ac·i·de·mia
-ˌas-ə-ˈdē-mē-ə 
: a metabolic disorder characterized by the presence of an abnormally high concentration of isovaleric acid in the blood causing acidosis, coma, and an unpleasant body odor
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“Isovaleric acidemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/isovaleric%20acidemia. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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