Hurler's Syndrome (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The hurler's syndrome patient displayed distinct facial features such as a short nose, and large tongue which required corrective surgery.
- Research suggests that a timely enzyme replacement therapy could greatly benefit hurler's syndrome patients.
- Untreated, the developmental disabilities of individuals with hurler's syndrome progress steadily with time, shortening the average life span significantly.
- One complication commonly observed in children diagnosed with hurler's syndrome is narrow passages leading to their respiratory and breathing issues.
- Frequent diagnosis during fetal development in recent years shows early diagnosis methods now better determine risks associated with a Hurler's syndrome condition for hereditary groups.