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adrenoleukodystrophy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.32 in modern English

Syllables
adrenoleukodys-tro-phy
IPA
37
Scrabble Score
20
Letters
3
Syllables
14
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rare genetic disorder where the body can’t break down certain fatty acids, causing them to build up and damage the brain’s white matter, spinal cord, and adrenal glands. This leads to neurological problems, movement difficulties, and sometimes adrenal insufficiency.

Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

adrenoleukodystrophies (plural)

Questions

What does adrenoleukodystrophy mean?
A rare genetic disorder where the body can’t break down certain fatty acids, causing them to build up and damage the brain’s white matter, spinal cord, and adrenal glands. This leads to neurological problems, movement difficulties, and sometimes adrenal insufficiency.

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