Arakawa's syndrome 2: An inherited metabolic disorder where an enzyme deficiency (methionine synthase) causes mental and physical retardation, blood disorders, degeneration of brain tissue and various other symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Arakawa's syndrome 2 is available below.
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An inborn error of methylcobalamin metabolism with a deficiency of the enzyme tetrahydrofolate-methyltransferase (E.C.2.1.1.13) causing megaloblastic anemia, moderate to severe developmental delay, lethargy, anorexia, and homocystinuria. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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