PKU in Laboratory Meaning

The PKU meaning in Laboratory terms is "Phenylketonuria". There are 1 related meanings of the PKU Laboratory abbreviation.

PKU on Laboratory Full Forms

  1. Phenylketonuria A human disease caused by a genetic deficiency in the enzyme that converts phenylalanine to tyrosineThe immediate cause of the disease is an excess of phenylalanine, which can be alleviated by a diet low in phenylalanine. A disease caused by the inability to convert phenylalanine into tyrosine, which results in excess phenylalanine and its secondary metabolites; the disease is characterized by severe retardation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What does PKU stand for Laboratory?

    PKU stands for Phenylketonuria in Laboratory terms.

  2. What is the shortened form of Phenylketonuria in Laboratory?

    The short form of "Phenylketonuria" is PKU for Laboratory.

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