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hepatolenticular

Definitions

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  • adjective medicine Pertaining to the liver and the lens of the eye, which suffer degenerative effects in Wilson's disease.

Etymologies

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hepato- +‎ lenticular

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Examples

  • Wilson's disease or hepatolenticular degeneration is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which copper accumulates in tissues; this manifests as neurological or psychiatric symptoms and liver

    House is Right 2009

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