medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency

Term ID

DOID:0080153

Synonyms

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. (2)

References

• GARD:540
• MESH:C536038
• MIM:201450
• ORDO:42

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0080153 )