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TIL of Fish Odor Syndrome (Trimethylaminuria) - A condition in which a patient emits a foul odor, which resembles that of rotting fish. The disorder is caused by an inherited deficiency in a vital enzyme for the metabolism of trimethylamine, which is the compound responsible for the unpleasant odor.

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