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Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, encephalomyopathic form

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, encephalomyopathic form – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/113380609

This is the DNA located in organelles called mitochondria, structures within eukaryotic cells that convert the chemical energy from food into a form that cells can use, adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This diagnosis is the encephalomyopathic form.