zellweger syndrome

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What does zellweger syndrome mean?

A rare congenital disorder characterized by the reduction or absence of peroxisomes in the cells of the liver, kidneys, and brain and the inability to beta-oxidize very-long-chain fatty acids.

Where does zellweger syndrome come from?

Named after Hans Zellweger (1909–1990), a Swiss-American pediatrician who researched the condition.

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