Type 3 glycogenosis
type 3 glycogenosis n.
Glycogenosis due to a deficiency of amylo-1,6-glucosidase, resulting in the accumulation of abnormal glycogen in liver and muscle tissues and characterized by symptoms that are similar to but milder than those of type 1 glycogenosis. Also called Cori’s disease, debrancher deficiency limit dextrinosis, Forbes disease.
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type 4 glycogenosis n. Glycogenosis due to brancher enzyme deficiency, resulting in the accumulation of abnormal glycogen in liver, kidney, muscle, and other tissues and characterized by progressive cirrhosis of the liver, leading to liver failure and death, usually before age 2. Also called Andersen’s disease, brancher deficiency amylopectinosis.
- Type 5 glycogenosis
type 5 glycogenosis n. Glycogenosis due to a phosphorylase deficiency resulting in the accumulation of glycogen in muscle and characterized by muscle cramping that limits the ability to perform strenuous exercise. Also called McArdle-Schmid-Pearson disease, McArdle’s disease.
- Type 6 glycogenosis
type 6 glycogenosis n. Glycogenosis due to a phosphorylase deficiency resulting in an accumulation of glycogen in the liver and characterized by symptoms similar to but milder than those of type 1 glycogenosis. Also called Hers disease.
- Type-a
adjective, Psychology. 1. of or relating to a pattern of behavior characterized by competitiveness, a sense of urgency, impatience, perfectionism, and assertiveness, and possibly associated with an increased risk of heart disease. 2. of or relating to a person who exhibits Type A behavior.
- Type a behavior
type A behavior n. A behavior pattern characterized by tenseness, impatience, and aggressiveness, often resulting in stress-related symptoms such as insomnia and indigestion and possibly increasing the risk of heart disease. Also called type A personality.