Mucopolysaccharidosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mucopolysaccharidosis is a noun meaning Any of a group of metabolic disorders caused by the absence or malfunction of lysosomal enzymes needed to break down glycosaminoglycans.
Meaning
Any of a group of metabolic disorders caused by the absence or malfunction of lysosomal enzymes needed to break down glycosaminoglycans.
Example Sentences
The geneticist said Ryan had a rare genetic disorder called mucopolysaccharidosis I, or MPS I, with a wide-range of symptoms affecting multiple systems in the body.
Word Forms
- mucopolysaccharidoses
Synonyms for mucopolysaccharidosis
Depending on context, synonyms include MPS.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mucopolysaccaridosis, mucolipidosis, mucinosis, saccharidosis, sialidosis, aspartylglucosaminuria.
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