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Mucopolysaccharidosis IV
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Definition:
Genetic disorder of mucopolysaccharide metabolism characterized by skeletal abnormalities, joint instability, development of cervical myelopathy, and excessive urinary keratan sulfate. There are two biochemically distinct forms, each due to a deficiency of a different enzyme.
Synonym(s):
Eccentro-Osteochondrodysplasia /
Morquio's Disease /
Eccentroosteochondrodysplasia /
MPS IV A /
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