Gaucher's disease

English

Etymology

Named after the French physician Philippe Gaucher, who originally described it in 1882.

Pronunciation

  • /ɡoʊˈʃeɪz dɨziːz/

Noun

Gaucher's disease (uncountable)

  1. A genetic disease in which lipid accumulates in cells and certain organs.

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