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Definition of Gargoylism

1. Noun. Hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation.

Definition of Gargoylism

1. Noun. the dysmorphic facial features found in Hurler's Syndrome and Hunter's Syndrome characterized by thickened gingiva (gums) and upturned nose ¹

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Medical Definition of Gargoylism

1. (Hurler disease) mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type I, autosomal recessive, dwarfism, kyphosis, long bones are short and thick, phalanges of hands: coarse texture, wide shafts, tapered proximal ends (especially metacarpals), hepatosplenomegaly, thick lips, large tongue, small teeth, J-shaped sella (12 Dec 1998)

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