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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.

Synonyms

  • Dysostosis Multiplex
  • Hurler's Disease
  • Lipochondrodystrophy
  • Gargoylism

Hypernyms

  • Monogenic Disease
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