Term Name: | medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency |
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Definition: | A lipid metabolism disorder that is characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase that results in the inability to convert medium chain fatty acids to energy, particularly during fasting. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:0080153] ( DOID:0080153 ) |