Meaning of maple syrup urine disease in English

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1. Noun

   maple syrup urine disease

   Definitions

   1. an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup

   Examples

   • « if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood »