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genetic defect vs inborn error of metabolism

inborn error of metabolism vs genetic defect

genetic defect and inborn error of metabolism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
genetic defect Yes No No No
inborn error of metabolism Yes No No No
As nouns, inborn error of metabolism is a hyponym of genetic defect; that is, inborn error of metabolism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than genetic defect:
  • genetic defect: a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically
  • inborn error of metabolism: any of a number of diseases in which an inherited defect (usually a missing or inadequate enzyme) results in an abnormality of metabolism
genetic defect (noun) inborn error of metabolism (noun)
a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically any of a number of diseases in which an inherited defect (usually a missing or inadequate enzyme) results in an abnormality of metabolism
Difference between genetic defect and inborn error of metabolism

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