Homogentisic acid oxidase deficiency (medical condition): A rare disorder where the abnormal accumulation of a particular acid (homogentisic acid) in the body causes connective tissue and bone damage. This damage gives tissues a dark or bluish discoloration.
See also:
Alkaptonuria:
»Introduction: Alkaptonuria
»Symptoms of Alkaptonuria
Homogentisic acid oxidase deficiency: An inborn error of amino acid metabolism resulting from a defect in the enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase and causing an accumulation of homogentisic acid in the urine. The condition is characterized by ochronosis in various tissues and arthritis.
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Homogentisic acid oxidase deficiency: Another name for Alkaptonuria (or close medical condition association).
»Introduction: Alkaptonuria
»Symptoms of Alkaptonuria
Some of the symptoms of Homogentisic acid oxidase deficiency incude:
See full list of 31 symptoms of Homogentisic acid oxidase deficiency (Alkaptonuria)
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