hurler syndrome

Questions

What does hurler syndrome mean?

A genetic disorder that results in the buildup of glycosaminoglycans due to a deficiency of alpha-L iduronidase.

Where does hurler syndrome come from?

Named after Gertrud Hurler, a German pediatrician and a medical practitioner.

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