Tay-Sachs Disease
US /ˌteɪ ˈsæks dɪˌziːz/
UK /ˌteɪ ˈsæks dɪˌziːz/
名詞
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泰薩克斯病
a rare, inherited disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by the absence of a vital enzyme called beta-hexosaminidase A, which leads to the buildup of a fatty substance (GM2 ganglioside) in cells, particularly in the brain.
範例:
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Children with Tay-Sachs Disease often show symptoms like developmental delay and a cherry-red spot in the eye.
患有泰薩克斯病的兒童常表現出發育遲緩及眼部櫻桃紅斑點等症狀。
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Genetic counseling is important for families with a history of Tay-Sachs Disease.
對於有泰薩克斯病家族史的家庭，基因諮詢非常重要。
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