About The Medical Condition GM2 Gangliosidosis

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GM2 Gangliosidosis

GM2 Gangliosidosis Medical Condition Defined & Explained
GM2 Gangliosidosis Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition GM2 Gangliosidosis?

Inherited diseases characterized by the accumulation of G(M2) GANGLIOSIDE in central nervous system lysosomes and variably in other tissues. Subtypes include TAY-SACHS DISEASE and SANDHOFF DISEASE, as well as an AB variant of BETA-N-ACETYLHEXOSAMINIDASE deficiency and an adult onset form of GM2 Gangliosidosis.

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