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Glucocerebrosidosis
Glucocerebrosidosis Definition and Description of Glucocerebrosidosis Glucocerebrosidosis, also known as Gaucher’s disease, is a rare genetic disorder caused by the accumulation of glucocerebroside due to a deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase. This enzyme is essential for the breakdown of glucocerebroside, a fatty substance found in cells. The condition leads to the enlargement of organs such…