type 3 glycogenosis

type 3 glycogenosis definition - medical

type 3 glycogenosis

noun
Glycogenosis due to a deficiency of amylo-1,6-glucosidase, resulting in the accumulation of abnormal glycogen in liver and muscle tissues and characterized by symptoms that are similar to but milder than those of type 1 glycogenosis. Also called Cori's disease, debrancher deficiency limit dextrinosis, Forbes disease.

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