Disease - Non-ketotic hyperglycinemia
Definition
Autosomal recessive disease characterized by accumulation of a large amount of glycine in body fluid and by severe neurological symptoms.
Acronym
NKH
Synonyms
GCE
Glycine encephalopathy
Glycine encephalopathy
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