HEPATOLENTICULAR DEGENERATION
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Hepatolenticular Degeneration.
Hepatolenticular Degeneration - as a noun
A rare inherited disorder of copper metabolism; copper accumulates in the liver and then in the red blood cells and brain
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wilson's diseaseExample Sentences
"The symptoms of hepatolenticular degeneration usually begin to appear between the ages of 5 and 35."
"Early diagnosis and treatment of hepatolenticular degeneration are crucial to prevent organ damage."
"The accumulation of copper in the liver is a characteristic feature of hepatolenticular degeneration."
"Patients with hepatolenticular degeneration may develop Kayser-Fleischer rings in their eyes."
"Liver transplant may be necessary in severe cases of hepatolenticular degeneration."
