galactosemia
noun
ga·lac·to·semia gə-ˌlak-tə-ˈsē-mē-ə 
: a metabolic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait and in which galactose accumulates in the blood due to deficiency of an enzyme catalyzing its conversion to glucose
galactosemic
gə-ˌlak-tə-ˈsē-mik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web And compared with the rest of Europe, the Irish have higher rates of cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and galactosemia, a serious metabolic disorder that prevents the breakdown of sugars in dairy, legumes, and organ meats. 
National Geographic, 14 Dec. 2017
National Geographic, 14 Dec. 2017 Word History
Etymology
galactose + -emia (probably after German Galactosämie)
First Known Use
1932, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
galactosemia
noun
ga·lac·tos·emia
variants or chiefly British galactosaemia
gə-ˌlak-tə-ˈsē-mē-ə
: a metabolic disorder inherited as an autosomal recessive trait in which galactose accumulates in the blood due to deficiency of an enzyme catalyzing its conversion to glucose
… there might someday be a panel of simultaneous tests for cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria and galactosemia, three of the most important genetic disorders among white Americans. Harold M. Schmeck, Jr., The New York Times
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