Définition:
An autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of leading to intralysosomal accumulation of galactolipids such as and . It is characterized by demyelination associated with large multinucleated globoid cells, predominantly involving the white matter of the central nervous system. The loss of disrupts normal conduction of nerve impulses.
Synonyme(s):
Maladie de Krabbe /
Leucodystrophie de Krabbe /
Leucodystrophie à cellules globoïdes de Krabbe /
Déficit en galactocérébrosidase /