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mucopolysaccharidosis, n.
(mucopolysaccharidoses)

any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues
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mucopolysaccharidosis

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hypernym

genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, congenital disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder, hereditary disease, hereditary condition

hyponym

Hurler's syndrome, Hurler's disease, gargoylism, dysostosis multiplex, lipochondrodystrophy