hypercitrulline

Definition

A rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high levels of the amino acid citrulline in the blood.

Etymology

The term is derived from the Greek prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive,' combined with 'citrulline,' which is named after 'Citrullus,' the genus name for the watermelon from which the compound was first isolated.

In the news

The article lists hypercitrulline as one of the 19 genetic diseases targeted for early detection by the Egyptian Ministry of Health's neonatal screening initiative. This inclusion highlights the scope of the program's effort to prevent disabilities in newborns through timely diagnosis.

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

Egypt Today

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