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Definition of Leukodystrophy
1. Noun. (medicine) Any of a group of disorders characterized by progressive degeneration of the white matter of the brain, caused by imperfect growth or development of the myelin sheath that acts as an insulator around nerve fibres. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Leukodystrophy
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Medical Definition of Leukodystrophy
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Leukodystrophy
Literary usage of Leukodystrophy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"9 March 1970; revised 15 May 1970 • Tubules of Globoid leukodystrophy: A Right-Handed
... The tubules of globoid leukodystrophy have a 60-angstrom periodic ..."
2. Guide to Disability and Rehabilitation Periodicalsby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... MN 55391 800/365-9944 612/475-9944 Subjects: Genetic conditions; Rare disorders
United leukodystrophy Foundation (ULF) 2304 Highland Drive Sycamore, ..."
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