NCIt related terms : Medium-Chain Acyl-Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase Deficiency; MCAD;
NCIt definition : A genetic disorder characterized by deficiency of the enzyme medium-chain acyl-coenzyme
A dehydrogenase that metabolizes medium-chain fatty acids. Signs and symptoms appear
in infancy or childhood and may be triggered during fasting or illness. They include
vomiting, hypoglycemia and lethargy.;