argininosuccinicaciduria

argininosuccinicaciduria definition - medical

ar·gi·ni·no·suc·cin·ic·ac·i·du·ri·a (ärˌjə-nĭ-nō-sək-sĭnˈĭk-ăsˌĭ-do͝orˈē-ə, ärˌjə-nēˌ-)

noun
A disorder characterized by excessive excretion of argininosuccinic acid in the urine, epilepsy, ataxia, mental retardation, liver disease, and friable, tufted hair.

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