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leukodystrophy
noun leu·ko·dys·tro·phy \ˌlü-kō-ˈdis-trə-fē\
plural leu·ko·dys·tro·phies
Definition of LEUKODYSTROPHY
: any of several genetically determined diseases characterized by progressive degeneration of myelin in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
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First Known Use of LEUKODYSTROPHY
1960
Medical Dictionary
leukodystrophy
noun leu·ko·dys·tro·phy
plural leu·ko·dys·tro·phies
Medical Definition of LEUKODYSTROPHY
: any of several inherited diseases (as adrenoleukodystrophy) characterized by progressive degeneration of myelin in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Variants of LEUKODYSTROPHY
leu·ko·dys·tro·phy or chiefly British leu·co·dys·tro·phy \ˌlü-kō-ˈdis-trə-fē\
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