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Meaning of WILSON'S DISEASE

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 Definition: [n]  a rare inherited disorder of copper metabolism; copper accumulates in the liver and then in the red blood cells and brain
 
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 Synonyms: hepatolenticular degeneration
 
 See Also: congenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A recessive genetic disease in which affected individuals can't process and excrete copper properly; it results in liver and brain damage due to the metal's accumulation.
 

 

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