Forbes disease
gly·co·ge·no·sis type 3
(glī'kō-jĕ-nō'sis tīp)Disorder due to amylo-1,6-glucosidase deficiency, resulting in accumulation of abnormal glycogen with short outer chains in liver and muscle.
Synonym(s): Cori disease, Forbes disease.
Synonym(s): Cori disease, Forbes disease.
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Forbes disease
(forbz) [Gilbert B. Forbes, U.S. pediatrician, 1916–2003]
Glycogen storage disease type III.Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners
Forbes,
Gilbert B., U.S. pediatrician, 1915–.Forbes disease - storage of excess amounts of glycogen. - glycogenosis due to amylo-1,6-glucosidase deficiency, resulting in accumulation of abnormal glycogen with short outer chains in liver and muscle. Synonym(s): type 3 glycogenosis.
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