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What is the definition or description of: maple syrup urine disease?
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Maple Syrup Urine: disease is an inherited metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to process certain protein building blocks (amino acids) . Also known as branched chain ketoaciduria. People with this disorder have urine that smells like maple syrup as a result. The smell is from the buildup of certain amino acids and toxic byproducts in the urine and sweat.
Answered 1/10/2017
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