glycogenosis type 2

gly·co·ge·no·sis type 2

glycogenosis due to lysosomal α-1,4-glucosidase deficiency, resulting in accumulation of excessive amounts of glycogen of normal chemical structure in heart, muscle, liver, and nervous system.

Synonym(s): generalized glycogenosis, Pompe disease

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gly·co·ge·no·sis type 2

(glī'kō-jĕ-nō'sis tīp)

Disorder due to lysosomal α-1,4-glucosidase deficiency, resulting in accumulation of excessive glycogen of normal chemical structure in heart, muscle, liver, and nervous system.
Synonym(s): Pompe disease.

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