galactosemia

ga·lac·to·se·mi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-lak-tuh-see-mee-uh]
- /gəˌlæk təˈsi mi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-lak-tuh-see-mee-uh]
- /gəˌlæk təˈsi mi ə/

Definitions of galactosemia word

noun galactosemia an inherited disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize galactose and requiring a galactose-free diet to avoid consequent mental retardation and eye, spleen, and liver abnormalities. 1
noun galactosemia (medicine) A genetic metabolic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize galactose properly. 1
noun galactosemia a congenital disease caused by the genetic lack of an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose into glucose and producing mental retardation, cataracts, and liver damage 0

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Origin of galactosemia

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; galactose + -emia

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Parts of speech for Galactosemia

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galactosemia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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