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Definition of Mucopolysaccharidosis
1. Noun. Any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues.
Generic synonyms: Congenital Disease, Genetic Abnormality, Genetic Defect, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Hereditary Condition, Hereditary Disease, Inherited Disease, Inherited Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Dysostosis Multiplex, Gargoylism, Hurler's Disease, Hurler's Syndrome, Lipochondrodystrophy
Specialized synonyms: Dysostosis Multiplex, Gargoylism, Hurler's Disease, Hurler's Syndrome, Lipochondrodystrophy
Definition of Mucopolysaccharidosis
1. Noun. Any of a group of metabolic disorders caused by the absence or malfunction of lysosomal enzymes needed to break down glycosaminoglycans. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Mucopolysaccharidosis
1. Any of a group of lysosomal storage diseases that have in common a disorder in metabolism of mucopolysaccharides, as evidenced by excretion of various mucopolysaccharides in urine and infiltration of these substances into connective tissue, with resulting various defects of bone, cartilage, and connective tissue. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mucopolysaccharidosis
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