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Gangliosidosis

Gangliosidosis logo #21000 Gangliosidosis is a lipid storage disorder caused by the accumulation of lipids known as gangliosides. There are two distinct genetic causes of the disease. Both are autosomal recessive and affect males and females equally. ==Types== ...
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gangliosidosis

gangliosidosis logo #20973Any disease characterised, in part, by the abnormal accumulation within the nervous system of specific gangliosides, e.g., GM2 gangliosidosis, Tay-Sachs disease, caused by hexosaminidase A enzyme deficiency with accumulation of GM2 ganglioside ... Synonym: gangliosialidosis, ganglioside lipidosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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gangliosidosis

gangliosidosis logo #21001(gang″gle-o-si-do´sis) pl. gangliosido´ses a lipid storage disorder marked by accumulation of gangliosides in tissues due to an enzyme defect. Generalized gangliosidosis is a hereditary defect in β-galactosidase that causes accumulation of ganglioside GM1, which results in mental retardation, enlargement of the live...
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gangliosidosis

gangliosidosis logo #21219Type: Term Pronunciation: gang′glē-ō-si-dō′sis Definitions: 1. Any disease characterized, in part, by the abnormal accumulation within the nervous system of specific gangliosides, GM2 gangliosidosis, Tay-Sachs disease; caused by hexosaminidase A enzyme deficiency with accumulation of GM2 ganglios...
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