Definition of Pku

1. Noun. A genetic disorder of metabolism; lack of the enzyme needed to turn phenylalanine into tyrosine results in an accumulation of phenylalanine in the body fluids which causes various degrees of mental deficiency.

Exact synonyms: Phenylketonuria
Generic synonyms: Inborn Error Of Metabolism

Definition of Pku

1. Initialism. phenylketonuria ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Pku

1. Congenital absence of phenylalanine hydroxylase (an enzyme that converts phenylalanine into tyrosine). Phenylalanine accumulates in blood and seriously impairs early neuronal development. The defect can be controlled by diet and is not serious if treated in this way. Incidence: highest in Caucasians. Acronym: PKU Origin: Gr. Ouron = urine (15 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pku

PIVKA
PI IgG
PI IgGs
PIgG
PIgGs
PJs
PK
PK40(erk) protein kinase
PKA
PKC
PKD
PKI
PKK
PKN protein kinase
PKU test
PK nail
PL
PL7a receptor-tyrosine kinase
PLA
PLAN
PLB
PLC
PLCC
PLCCs
PLCP
PLD
PLDs
PLEVA

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