galactosemic

/ɡəˌlæktoʊˈsimɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or affected by galactosemia.
    • Regular blood tests help monitor galactosemic individuals for complications.
    • Galactosemic infants often show symptoms like vomiting and jaundice.
    • The galactosemic patient must follow a strict dairy-free diet.
noun
  1. A person who has galactosemia.
    • Support groups can help galactosemics and their families manage the condition.
    • Galactosemics need to read food labels carefully to avoid hidden galactose.
    • Many galactosemics lead healthy lives with proper dietary management.
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