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Gaucher's disease — Classification and external resources Acid beta glucosidase ICD 10 E75 … Wikipedia
Gaucher's disease — Gau·cher s disease .gō shāz n a rare hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism that is caused by an enzyme deficiency of glucocerebrosidase, that is characterized by enormous enlargement of the spleen, pigmentation of the skin, and bone lesions,… … Medical dictionary
Gaucher cells disease — Gau·cher cells, disease (go shaґ) [Phillippe Charles Ernest Gaucher, French physician, 1854–1918] see under cell and disease … Medical dictionary
Gaucher's disease — a genetically determined (autosomal recessive) disease resulting from the deposition of glucocerebrosides (see cerebroside) in the brain and other tissues (especially bone). It causes mental retardation, abnormal limb posture and spasticity, and… … The new mediacal dictionary
Gaucher's disease — /goh shayz /, Pathol. a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism that causes spleen and liver enlargement, abnormal fragility and pain of the bones, and progressive neurologic disturbances, leading to early death. [after Philippe C. Ernest… … Universalium
Gaucher's disease — Familial autosomal recessive defect of glucocerebrosidase ( b glucosidase), most common in Ashkenazi Jews. Associated with hepatosplenomegaly (enlargement of liver and spleen) and, in severe early onset forms of the disease, with neurological… … Dictionary of molecular biology
Gaucher's disease — noun A genetic disease in which lipid accumulates in cells and certain organs … Wiktionary
Gaucher's disease — genetic disease that causes an accumulation of fats in storage cells as a result of a lack of enzyme activity in breaking down molecules composed of sugar and fats … English contemporary dictionary
Gaucher's disease — noun a rare chronic disorder of lipid metabolism of genetic origin • Hypernyms: ↑lipidosis, ↑monogenic disorder, ↑monogenic disease … Useful english dictionary
Gaucher disease — ▪ disease rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by anemia, mental and neurologic impairment, yellowish pigmentation of the skin, enlargement of the spleen, and bone deterioration resulting in pathological fractures. Gaucher… … Universalium
