A Definition Of Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Source: Adapted from the National Institutes of Health

What does the term “phenylketonuria (PKU)” mean? The term “phenylketonuria (PKU)” refers to a rare inherited disorder. causes an inability to metabolize phenylalanine, an amino acid that’s a common part of many proteins that form tissues in the body. left To find out more about this term, please search the news section of this website for related articles and information.