PKU in Nursing Meaning
The PKU meaning in Nursing terms is "Phenylketonuria". There are 2 related meanings of the PKU Nursing abbreviation.
PKU on Nursing Full Forms
- 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.
- phenyketonuria
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does PKU stand for Nursing?
PKU stands for phenyketonuria in Nursing terms.
What is the shortened form of phenyketonuria in Nursing?
The short form of "phenyketonuria" is PKU for Nursing.
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