Leukodystrophy
Translation of "leukodystrophy" into Russian
leukodystrophy
NounUK
/ˌljuː.kəʊˈdɪs.trə.fi/
US
/ˌluː.kəˈdɪs.trə.fi/
leukodystrophy
leukodystrophies pl
Leukodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord.
Лейкодистрофия - это редкое генетическое заболевание, поражающее головной и спинной мозг.
Definitions
leukodystrophy
NounUK
/ˌljuː.kəʊˈdɪs.trə.fi/
US
/ˌluː.kəˈdɪs.trə.fi/
Any of several rare, inherited disorders characterized by degeneration of the white matter (myelin) of the brain and often the spinal cord, leading to progressive neurological impairment.
The neurologist suspected a leukodystrophy when the MRI revealed widespread loss of cerebral white matter.
leukodystrophy
AdjectiveUK
/ˌljuː.kəʊˈdɪs.trə.fi/
US
/ˌluː.kəˈdɪs.trə.fi/
Relating to or affected by leukodystrophy.
Leukodystrophy patients often present with developmental delays.