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galactosemia (gəlăk'təsē`mēə), inherited metabolic disorder caused by an enzyme deficiency and transmitted as a recessive trait; it results in the accumulation of the sugar galactose in the body. The disorder is manifested soon after birth by feeding problems and diarrhea. Galactose is accumulated principally in the liver of the newborn infant, where it may induce cirrhosis, and in the lens of the eye, where cataracts may develop. Low glucose levels cause sufficient hypoglycemia to affect the central nervous system with resulting mental retardation. These ill effects can be prevented by removing milk and all other foods containing galactose and lactose from the diet. galactosemia [gə‚lak·tō′sē·mē·ə] (medicine) A congenital metabolic disorder caused by an enzyme deficiency and marked by high blood levels of galactose. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bio-Rad Laboratories, the market leader in neonatal screening devices for Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Galactosaemia (GALT), has been active in areas of Africa where neonatal screenings have been implemented late or not at all. |
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