| Lesch-Nyhan syndrome |
a genetic disorder affecting only men that causes mental handicap, self-mutilation, and aggressive behavior
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_l.asp
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| Lesch-Nyhan syndrome |
This is a rare disease where mental retardation and self mutilation are common.
Ãâó: www.lieberson.com/en/neurgosurgery_glossary/l.htm
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| Lesch-Nyhan syndrome |
Results from congenital deficiency of hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyl transferase (HGPRT) - resulting in hyperuricaemia. Causes gout (even in a baby), mental retardation and choreoathetosis.
Ãâó: www.ilar.org/Glossary/Glossary_l.htm
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| Lesch-Nyhan s. |
a rare X-linked disorder of purine metabolism due to deficient hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase, characterized by physical and mental retardation, compulsive self-mutilation of the fingers and lips by biting, choreoathetosis, spastic cerebral palsy, impaired renal function; and by excessive purine synthesis and consequent hyperuricemia and uricaciduria.
Ãâó: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_health_library.j...
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