Disorder of the urea cycle metabolism

Synonyms: Urea Cycle Disorders; Urea cycle disorder

Summary

A genetic inborn error of metabolism characterized by the deficiency of one of the enzymes necessary for the urea cycle. It results in accumulation of ammonia in the body. [from NCI]

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