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Homocystinuria
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Homocystinuria is a rare inherited disease that causes a deficiency of one of several enzymes needed for the breakdown of food ( metabolism). This enzyme deficiency may cause a buildup of homocysteine in the blood. Excess homocysteine may be released in the urine. Babies born with homocystinuria may fail to grow and...