propionicacidemia

propionicacidemia definition - medical

pro·pi·on·ic·ac·i·de·mi·a (prōˌpē-ŏnˌĭ-kăsˌĭ-dēˈmē-ə)

noun
An abnormally high concentration of propionic acid in the blood, caused by the deficiency of an enzyme and characterized by vomiting, lethargy, ketoacidosis, and leukopenia.

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