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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > noninfectious diseases > genetic disorders > Fabry disease
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > noninfectious diseases > genetic disorders > Fabry disease
Preferred Term:

Fabry disease

Definition:
An X-linked inherited metabolic disease caused by a deficiency of lysosomal alpha-galactosidase A. It is characterized by intralysosomal accumulation of globotriaosylceramide and other glycosphingolipids in blood vessels throughout the body leading to multi-system complications including renal, cardiac, cerebrovascular, and skin disorders.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
genetic disorders
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/299590
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