farber disease

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What does farber disease mean?

A very rare lysosomal storage disease marked by a deficiency in ceramidase that causes an accumulation of lipids, leading to abnormalities in the joints, liver, throat, tissues, and central nervous system.

Where does farber disease come from?

Named for Sidney Farber.

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