lysine intolerance
- noun
- /ˈlaɪsiːn ɪnˈtɒlərəns/
- Specialized
:
intolerancia a la lisina
- People with lysine intolerance must avoid foods high in certain proteins to prevent complications.
Examples
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Diagnosing lysine intolerance can be challenging due to its rarity and non-specific symptoms.
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Lysine intolerance often requires dietary management under medical supervision.
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She was diagnosed with lysine intolerance last year.
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Does he have lysine intolerance?
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Lysine intolerance can lead to serious health issues if not managed properly through diet.
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Those affected by lysine intolerance often need to read food labels carefully to avoid high-protein ingredients.
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A dietitian can provide valuable advice for someone managing lysine intolerance.
Synonyms
A rare inherited condition where the body cannot break down lysine, causing weak muscles and learning problems
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'lysine' names the amino acid and 'intolerance' denotes an inability to tolerate or metabolize something, so the phrase straightforwardly means an inability to tolerate lysine. Although it's a specific medical term and may be rare, the noun+noun pattern and the semantic roles are transparent and likely inferable by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Lysine intolerance is a medical name made from two clear parts: lysine, an 'amino acid' found in many foods, and intolerance, meaning the body cannot 'tolerate' or process something. So the phrase pictures a body that cannot handle lysine, and it names the condition where eating lysine causes health problems.
