type 6 glycogenosis

type 6 glycogenosis definition - medical

type 6 glycogenosis

noun
Glycogenosis due to a phosphorylase deficiency resulting in an accumulation of glycogen in the liver and characterized by symptoms similar to but milder than those of type 1 glycogenosis. Also called Hers disease.

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