Preferred Term:
metabolic diseases
Definition:
Generic term for diseases caused by an abnormal metabolic process. It can be congenital due to inherited enzyme abnormality or acquired due to disease of an endocrine organ or failure of a metabolically important organ such as the liver.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
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Entry Terms:
- metabolic disorders
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2862
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