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Alcohol Flush Reaction |
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Alcohol Flush Reaction A condition caused by the incomplete metabolism of alcohol with accumulation of acetaldehyde due to a missense polymorphism in acetaldehyde dehydrogenase—ALDH2—resulting in bright red skin due to capillary dilation of face, neck, shoulder, and sometimes the entire body after consuming alcohol. Those with ALDH2 deficiency have up to a 10-fold greater risk of oesophageal cancer, attributed to the accumulation of acetaldehyde Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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[8] With complete ADH deficiency, urine output may approach 1 L/hour. |
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ADGEF ADGES ADGET ADGF AdGFP ADGGS ADGI ADGIS ADGIXA ADGM ADGME ADGMO ADGO ADGP ADGPA ADGPL ADGPP ADGR adgredi ADGS ADGSF ADGT ADGTH ADH ADH ADH ADH ADH deficiency ADH response testADH response test ADH response test ADH1 ADH2 ADH3 ADH4 ADH5 ADHA ADHA Adhaan ADHAC ADHAG Adhah Adhalin Adham Adhamant ADHAME Adhan Adhar Adhar Adhar Adhara Adhatoda vasica ADHAZ ADHB ADHC ADHCO ADHCP | ||||||||
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