Preferred Label : Methemoglobinemia;
Alternative definition : NICHD: An inherited or acquired condition characterized by abnormally increased levels
of methemoglobin in the blood.; NCI-GLOSS: A condition in which a higher-than-normal amount of methemoglobin is found
in the blood. Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. In methemoglobinemia,
tissues cannot get enough oxygen. Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, fatigue,
shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, loss of muscle coordination,
and blue-colored skin. Methemoglobinemia can be caused by injury or being exposed
to certain drugs, chemicals, or foods. It can also be an inherited condition.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000661196;
Origin ID : C34817;
UMLS CUI : C0025637;
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concept_is_in_subset
disease_has_normal_cell_origin
disease_has_normal_tissue_origin
disease_has_primary_anatomic_site