a hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism occurring most frequently in individuals of Jewish descent in eastern Europe; accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue results in death in early childhood
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tay-sachs::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | infantile amaurotic idiocy, sachs disease, tay-sachs disease |
| Type of | autosomal recessive defect, autosomal recessive disease, lipidosis, monogenic disease, monogenic disorder |
