Medical Definition of Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome

1. An error of mucopolysaccharide metabolism due to deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme arylsulphatase B. It is characterised by excretion of dermatan sulfate in the urine, growth retardation, lumbar kyphosis, sternal protrusion, genu valgum, usually hepatosplenomegaly, and no mental retardation. Onset occurs after two years of age. Inheritance: autosomal recessive. Synonym: polydystrophic dwarfism, mucopolysaccharidosis type VI. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome

Maroc
marocain
marocains
maron
marons
maroon
marooned
marooner
marooners
marooning
maroons
maroquin
maroquins
maror
marors
Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome (current term)
Marplan
marplot
marplots
Marquand
marque
marquee
marquees
marques
Marquesas Islands
Marquess
marquessate
marquessates
marquesses
marqueterie

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