metachromatic leukodystrophy
metachromatic leukodystrophy · metachromatic leukodystrophies
Any of a range of genetic metabolic disorders caused by defective genes for…Any of a range of genetic metabolic disorders caused by defective genes for arylsulfatase enzymes,
Meaning
2 sensesAny of a range of genetic metabolic disorders caused by defective genes for arylsulfatase enzymes,
Any of a range of genetic metabolic disorders caused by defective genes for arylsulfatase enzymes, especially, a deficiency in the enzyme ARSA (arylsulfatase A).
Especially, a deficiency in the enzyme ARSA (arylsulfatase A).
Translations
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plural: metachromatic leukodystrophies| Singular | metachromatic leukodystrophy |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsgenetic metabolic disorder:ARSA deficiencyarylsulfatase A deficiencyMLD
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