Definition
One of a group of inherited diseases wherein metabolism which involves mucopolysaccharides (the thick, gelatinous material which glues cells together, lubricates joints and is found in blood group substances) is defective and these substances accumulate in the tissues. Clinically, there are severe skeletal deformities and usually intellectual disabilities.
URL Name
YF-3000-5100
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.5100
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-5100
Use References
Hunter's Disease, Hurler's Syndrome, MPS, Sanfilippo's Disease
Publication Status
Online