Homocystinuria | Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder - Glossary
Glossary
Aminoacid: Substances that are necessary for protein synthesisGenetic condition: Related to genes and is an inherited condition
Enzyme: A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body without itself becoming altered or changed
DEXA scan: Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry imaging to measure bone mineral density
Osteoporosis: Decreased mineral content of bones, particularly calcium resulting in weak and brittle bones prone to fracture
Amniotic fluid: The cushioning fluid surrounding the baby in the uterus in which the baby floats
Hernia: bulging or protruding of an organ through the covering structures including connective tissue and muscle layers
Inguinal hernia: Hernia occurring in the groin through which intestines bulge into skin with their coverings
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