Capsules increase virulence of some organisms because they pre â¦ vent desiccation, are able to stick to surfaces and provide a mechanism for attachment to tissue such as respiratory epithelial tissue in humans. Capsules are also slippery and often evade a human's immune system by avoiding phagocytosis from certain leukocytes.
Definition of DEFICIENCY DISEASE. : a disease (as scurvy) caused by a lack of essential dietary elements and especially a vitamin or mineral.
Definition of Inherited metabolic diseases. Inherited metabolic diseases: Also called inborn errors of metabolism, these are heritable (genetic) disorders of biochemistry.Examples include albinism, cystinuria (a cause of kidney stones), phenylketonuria (PKU), and some forms of gout, sun sensitivity, and thyroid disease.efinition of Inherited metabolic diseases. Inherited metabolic diseases: Also called inborn errors of metabolism, these are heritable (genetic) disorders of biochemistry.