| globoid cell | A large cell of mesodermal origin that is found clustered in the intracranial tissues in globoid cell leukodystrophy. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| globoid cell leukodystrophy | <radiology> Dysmyelinating disease, autosomal recessive, usually presents by 1 yr, specific enzyme deficiency identified, rapid spontaneous nystagmus, poikilothermia Synonym: Krabbe leukodystrophy (12 Dec 1998) |
| leukodystrophy, globoid cell | An inherited metabolic disorder of the nervous system, particularly the white matter. It is characterised histologically by a paucity of myelin and oligodendroglia, severe astrocytic gliosis, and massive infiltration with unique multinucleated globoid cells which are enriched in galactosylceramide. The primary genetic defect is a deficiency of galactosylceramidase. (12 Dec 1998) |
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