Term Name: | very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency |
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Synonyms: | VLCAD deficiency |
Definition: | A lipid metabolism disorder that is characterized by deficiency of the enzyme very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase that results in the inability to convert very long chain fatty acids. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:0080155] ( DOID:0080155 ) |