cystathioninuria

cystathioninuria definition - medical

cys·ta·thi·o·ni·nu·ri·a (sĭsˌtə-thīˌə-nē-no͝orˈē-ə)

noun
An inherited disorder of cystathionine metabolism characterized by elevated concentrations of cystathionine in the blood, tissues, and urine, and sometimes mental retardation.

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