HealthAugust 15, 2026
hyperarginine
HY-per-AR-ji-neen
Definition
A pathological condition characterized by an abnormally high level of the amino acid arginine in the blood, caused by a genetic deficiency.
Etymology
The term is a combination of the Greek prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive,' and 'arginine,' an amino acid named after the Greek word 'arginos' meaning 'white or shiny' because of the appearance of its silver-white crystals.
In the news
This term is listed as one of the 19 genetic diseases screened for in newborns under the '100 Million Healthy Lives' initiative to prevent long-term disability.
'100M Healthy Lives' Initiative: 792K newborns screened for genetic diseases
Read the full article ↗Egypt Today