pentosuria

/pɛnˈtoʊsɪəriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare genetic disorder characterized by the excessive excretion of pentose in the urine.

“The doctors had difficulty diagnosing the patient with pentosuria due to its rare occurrence.”

Synonyms

  • genetic disorder
  • glycogen storage disease

Antonyms

  • healthy condition
  • normal metabolic function