Definition of Acatalasaemia

1. Noun. (pathology) The absence (or a greatly reduced amount) of catalase in the blood ¹

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Medical Definition of Acatalasaemia

1. Absence or deficiency of catalase from blood and tissues, often manifested by recurrent infection or ulceration of the gums and related oral structures. Homozygotes may have complete absence (Japanese variety) or very low levels (Swiss variety) of catalase; heterozygotes have reduced catalase levels (hypocatalasia), which overlap with the normal range. Synonym: acatalasaemia, Takahara's disease. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acatalasaemia

acarodomatium
acarodomatiums
acaroid
acaroid gum
acaroid resin
acarologies
acarologist
acarologists
acarology
acarophobia
acarpellous
acarpelous
acarpous
acarus
acaryote
acatalasaemia (current term)
acatalasemia
acatalasemias
acatalasia
acatalectic
acatalectics
acatalepsy
acataleptic
acataleptics
acatamathesia
acataphasia
acater
acaters
acates
acathectic

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