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  • Inborn Errors of Metabolism

    A group of genetic conditions in which individuals cannot metabolize (i.e., breakdown, make or use) sugars, fats or proteins. See metabolic disorders.
  • Incidence

    The number or percent of newly diagnosed individuals in a population who develop a condition over a specific period of time. Incidence measures how quickly one sees new cases of disease. See prevalence.
  • Inherited

    When a trait, characteristic, or clinical symptom is passed from parent to children or other blood relatives. Often inherited traits are more common within a family than in the general population. See hereditary.

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