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niemann-pick disease

 

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Noun niemann-pick disease has 1 sense
  1. Niemann-Pick disease - a disorder of lipid metabolism that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait
    --1 is a kind of
    inborn error of metabolism; lipidosis; autosomal recessive disease, autosomal recessive defect

Definitions from the Web

Niemann-Pick Disease

noun: a rare genetic disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of lipids in the body's cells.

Example sentence: The symptoms of Niemann-Pick disease can vary widely, but they often include enlargement of the spleen and liver.

noun: Niemann-Pick disease type A, a severe form of the disorder that typically begins in infancy and leads to neurological and developmental problems.

Example sentence: Babies with Niemann-Pick disease type A usually die before the age of three due to the progressive deterioration of their nervous system.

noun: Niemann-Pick disease type B, a less severe form of the disorder that may not involve neurological symptoms.

Example sentence: Children with Niemann-Pick disease type B may experience respiratory problems and difficulties in absorbing nutrients.

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