genetotrophic disease

any disease due to an inherited inability of enzymes to break down the nutrients necessary to meet an organism’s metabolic requirements. Phenylketonuria and other inborn errors of metabolism are examples of genetotrophic diseases.

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January 21st 2025

narcissistic object choice

in psychoanalytic theory, selection of a mate or other love object similar to oneself. Compare anaclitic object choice.