hydroxyphenyluria

hy·drox·y·phen·yl·u·ri·a

(hī-drok'sē-fen'il-yū'rē-ă),

Urinary excretion of tyrosine and phenylalanine, as a result of ascorbic acid deficiency; occurs notably in those premature infants who lack this vitamin.

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hy·drox·y·phen·yl·u·ri·a

(hī-drok'sē-fen'il-yūr'ē-ă)

Urinary excretion of tyrosine and phenylalanine, as a result of ascorbic acid deficiency; occurs notably in those premature infants who lack this vitamin.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012