HealthAugust 15, 2026

carbamoyltransferase

kar-ba-muh-TRANS-fuh-rays

Definition

An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a carbamoyl group, which, when deficient, can lead to serious metabolic disorders in newborns.

Etymology

The word is a technical compound derived from 'carbamoyl' (referring to the chemical group) and 'transferase' (an enzyme that transfers specific functional groups), originating from a mix of Greek and Latin biological terminology.

In the news

This term is listed as one of the 19 specific genetic conditions screened for by the Egyptian Ministry of Health to prevent lifelong disability in infants.

'100M Healthy Lives' Initiative: 792K newborns screened for genetic diseases

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Egypt Today

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