glycogenosis type 6

gly·co·ge·no·sis type 6

glycogenosis due to hepatic glycogen phosphorylase deficiency, resulting in accumulation of glycogen of normal chemical structure in liver and leukocytes.

Synonym(s): hepatophosphorylase deficiency glycogenosis, Hers disease

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gly·co·ge·no·sis type 6

(glī'kō-jĕ-nō'sis tīp)

Disorder due to hepatic glycogen phosphorylase deficiency, resulting in accumulation of glycogen of normal chemical structure in liver tissue and leukocytes.
Synonym(s): Hers disease.

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