Definitions for "Metabolic disorder"
a disorder or defect of metabolism
a term that encompasses a variety of genetically based disorders that result from an inherited inability to produce a particular enzyme necessary for normal metabolism, specifically for the production or breakdown of proteins, fats, or carbohydrates
Disorders in which the production or breakdown of one or more specific chemical substance(s) within the body is abnormal due to a genetic alteration in a single enzyme.
Keywords:  correctly, above, occurs, work, part
Occurs when some part of the metabolism process (see above) does not work correctly.
Keywords:  inherited, breaks, problem, foods, down
an inherited problem in how the body breaks down and uses certain foods.
a medical condition that develops when some metabolic reaction essential for normal growth and development does not occur