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.
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Narrower Concepts:
- hyperketonemia
- hypocalcemia
- dehydration (animal physiology)
- osteomalacia
- hyponatremia
- iron overload
- hypokalemia
- calcinosis
- carbohydrate metabolism disorders
- hypercalcemia
- hyperinsulinemia
- refeeding syndrome
- hyperkalemia
- inherited metabolic diseases
- lipid metabolism disorders
- acidosis
- hypomagnesemia
- alkalosis
- uremia
- ketonuria
- diabetes
- ketonemia
- developmental orthopedic disease
Entry Terms:
- metabolic disorders
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2862
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