Preferred Name | Tay-Sachs Disease | |
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Definitions |
A rare, fatal, autosomal recessive lipid storage disorder caused by mutations in the HEXA gene. It is characterized by deficiency of beta-hexosaminidase A, resulting in accumulation of gangliosides in the neurons of the brain and spinal cord. Signs and symptoms include progressive deterioration of the mental and physical abilities early in life, accompanied by blindness, deafness, muscle atrophy, and paralysis. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C85184 |
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code |
C85184 |
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Contributing_Source |
Cellosaurus CTRP |
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definition |
A rare, fatal, autosomal recessive lipid storage disorder caused by mutations in the HEXA gene. It is characterized by deficiency of beta-hexosaminidase A, resulting in accumulation of gangliosides in the neurons of the brain and spinal cord. Signs and symptoms include progressive deterioration of the mental and physical abilities early in life, accompanied by blindness, deafness, muscle atrophy, and paralysis. |
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Display_Name |
Tay-Sachs Disease |
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in_subset |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C116977 |
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label |
Tay-Sachs Disease |
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Preferred_Name |
Tay-Sachs Disease |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C85184 |
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prefLabel |
Tay-Sachs Disease |
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Semantic_Type |
Disease or Syndrome |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0039373 |
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subClassOf |