Look up: PKU

1. PKU
   Acronym for Phenylketonuria
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2. PKU
   see Phenylketonuria
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3. PKU
   PKU: Short for phenylketonuria. See: Phenylketonuria.
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4. PKU
   Synonym for phenylketonuria ... <disease> Congenital absence of phenylalanine hydroxylase (an enzyme that converts phenylalanine into tyrosine). Phenylalanine accumulates in blood and seriously impairs early neuronal development. The defect can be controlled by diet and is not serious if treat...
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5. PKU
   phenylketonuria.
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6. PKU
   Phenylketonuria
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7. PKU
   A genetic birth disorder in which the liver is missing an enzyme that is necessary for breaking down and digesting phenylalanine. Because phenylalanine is found in cow's milk, infant formulas and breast milk, the baby is unable to digest it properly. Common symptoms of the disorder include epilepsy,...
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8. PKU
   PKU: see phenylketonuria.
   Found on http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A09175
   
   
9. PKU
   Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for phenylketonuria.
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10. PKU
    An inherited disorder that causes a build-up of phenylalanine (an amino acid) in the blood. This can cause mental retardation, behavioral and movement problems, seizures, and delayed development. Using a blood test, PKU can easily be found in newborns, and treatment is a diet low in phenylalanine. Also called phenylketonuria.
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11. Pku
    (musical instrument) The `pku`, alternatively spelled `pzuk`, is an Armenian musical instrument, similar to a clarinet. It has been called the national instrument of Armenia. The pku is a single-reed aerophone with seven holes and a one octave range with the open cone of ...
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