FOS

Definition	:	Fish-Odor Syndrome
Category	:	Medical » Diseases & Conditions
Country/Region	:	Worldwide
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Type	:	Initialism

What does FOS mean?

Fish-Odor Syndrome (FOS), also known as Trimethylaminuria (TMAU), is a metabolic disorder characterized by the excessive excretion of the compound Trimethylamine (TMA) that causes an unpleasant, fishy smell.

Note:
TMA is a chemical that is produced by bacteria present inside the human gut. This chemical has a fish-like odor.

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