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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. Fabry disease
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. Fabry disease
  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. Fabry disease
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. Fabry disease
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. Fabry disease

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Fabry disease

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Definition

  • Information An X-linked inherited metabolic disease caused by a deficiency of lysosomal alpha-galactosidase A. It is characterized by intralysosomal accumulation of globotriaosylceramide and other glycosphingolipids in blood vessels throughout the body leading to multi-system complications including renal, cardiac, cerebrovascular, and skin disorders.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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