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adrenoleukodystrophy

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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A rare genetic disorder where the body can’t break down certain fatty acids, causing them to build up and damage the brain’s white matter, spinal cord, and adrenal glands. This leads to neurological problems, movement difficulties, and sometimes adrenal insufficiency.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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  • Finnish: adrenoleukodystrofia — disease
  • Italian: adrenoleucodistrofia — disease
  • Portuguese: adrenoleucodistrofia — disease