Leukodystrophy

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounAny of a group of disorders characterized by progressive degeneration of the white matter of the brain, caused by imperfect growth or development of the myelin sheath that acts as an insulator around nerve fibres.

Synonyms

metachromatic globoid leukodystropy leucodystrophy adrenoleukodystrophy leukoencephalopathy leukomalacia leukoencephalomyelopathy adrenoleucodystrophy leukencephalopathy leukomalasia leucoencephalopathy

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