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Inherited metabolic disorders
Inherited metabolic disorders are caused by genetic mutations that cause abnormal metabolism, the process of making cellular energy or other necessary materials. These conditions can cause a range of severity in disease, but often involve abnormal growth.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
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