hyperargininemia

hyperargininemia
Elevated levels of arginine in the blood plasma; usually associated with a deficiency of arginase.

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hy·per·ar·gin·in·emia (hi″pər-ahr″jĭ-nĭ-neґme-ə) 1. arginase deficiency. 2. excess of arginine in the blood.

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