metabolic disorder definition
Appointments & care. At Mayo Clinic, we take the time to listen, to find answers and to provide you the best care. Inherited metabolic disorders refer to different types of medical conditions caused by genetic defects â most commonly inherited from both parents â that interfere with the body's metabolism.These conditions may also be called inborn errors of metabolism.nherited metabolic disorders fall into different categories, depending on the specific substance and whether it builds up in harmful amounts (because it can't be broken down), it's too low, or it's missing. Some metabolic disorders can be diagnosed by routine screening tests done at birth.