HealthAugust 15, 2026

hyperglutamic

HY-per-gloo-TAM-ik

Definition

A pathological condition characterized by abnormally high levels of glutamic acid or glutamate in the blood.

Etymology

The term is composed of the Greek prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'excessive' or 'over,' combined with 'glutamic,' which is derived from gluten, referring to the amino acid.

In the news

The term is used here to identify one of the nineteen specific genetic disorders screened for in Egyptian newborns under the government initiative to prevent lifelong disability.

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

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Egypt Today

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