HealthAugust 15, 2026

hyperhomocysteinemia

HY-per-ho-mo-sis-ti-NEE-mee-uh

Definition

A genetic metabolic disorder characterized by an abnormally high level of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the blood.

Etymology

The word is formed from the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (over or excessive), 'homo-' (the same), 'cysteine' (a sulfur-containing amino acid), and the suffix '-emia' (indicating a condition of the blood).

In the news

The term is listed among the 19 specific genetic conditions that the Egyptian Ministry of Health's screening initiative aims to detect in newborns.

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

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Egypt Today

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