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mucopolysaccharidosis (countable かつ uncountable, 複数形 mucopolysaccharidoses)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/14 03:20 UTC 版)
Mucopolysaccharidoses are a group of metabolic disorders caused by the absence or malfunctioning of lysosomal enzymes needed to break down molecules called glycosaminoglycans - long chains of sugar carbohydrates in each of our cells that help build bone, cartilage, tendons, corneas, skin and connective tissue. Glycosaminoglycans (formerly called mucopolysaccharides) are also found in the fluid that lubricates our joints.