WordNet
metabolic disorder
n. a disorder or defect of metabolism
Wikipedia
Metabolic disorder
A metabolic disorder can happen when abnormal chemical reactions in the body alter the normal metabolic process. It can also be defined as inherited single gene anomaly, most of which are autosomal recessive.
Usage examples of "metabolic disorder".
It was unusual for a human being to be so massive in size, but the admiral reportedly had both a rare chaotic metabolic disorder and a great love of food.