| leukodystrophy |
Leukodystrophy refers to progressive degeneration of the white matter of the brain due to imperfect growth or development of the myelin sheath, the fatty covering that acts as an insulator around nerve fiber. Myelin, which lends its color to the white matter of the brain, is a complex substance made up of at least ten different chemicals. The leukodystrophies are a group of disorders that are caused by genetic defects in how myelin produces or metabolizes these chemicals. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leukodystrophy
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| leukodystrophy |
a group of childhood genetic disorders in which the protective coverings of the nerves are destroyed
출처: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_l.asp
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| leukodystrophy |
A group of genetic disorders characterized by the imperfect development or maintenance of myelin. Diseases in this class include adrenoleukodystrophy, Alexander disease, Canavan disease, Krabbe disease, metachromatic leukodystrophy, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, Refsum disease, and phenylketonuria.
출처: www.myelin.org/glossary.htm
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