Orotidylic decarboxylase deficiency: A rare metabolic disorder where deficiency of an enzyme (orotidylic decarboxylase) which impairs the body's ability to break down orotic acid which then builds up in the body where it can cause damage. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Orotidylic decarboxylase deficiency is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Orotidylic decarboxylase deficiency as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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