Gaucher's disease (redirected from Gaucher disease type 1)

Gaucher's disease

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A rare familial disorder of fat metabolism due to a glucocerebrosidase deficiency and characterized by enlargement of the liver and spleen, lymphadenopathy, and bone destruction. Also called cerebroside lipidosis, cerebrosidosis.

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Gaucher's disease

A rare genetic disease caused by a deficiency of enzymes needed for the processing of fatty acids.

Mentioned in: Enzyme Therapy

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Gaucher's disease

a hereditary disorder of glucocerebroside metabolism, marked by the presence of Gaucher's cells in many tissues. Occurs in dogs (Australian silky terriers), sheep, pigs and mice. See also glucocerebroside, gaucher's cells.