Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
Meaning
Noun
- A rare inherited genetic disorder, caused by a deficiency of HGPRT, in which uric acid builds up in all body fluids.
Origin
- First clinically characterized by medical student Michael Lesch and his mentor, pediatrician William Nyhan, who published their findings in 1964.
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