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gangliosidosis

n. a disorder of lipid metabolism marked by the excessive accumulation of gangliosides in the nervous system. Gangliosidosis occurs in a number of different forms, each associated with a specific ganglioside; Tay–Sachs disease is one type of gangliosidosis.

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May 7th 2024

underintensity

underintensity

n. a state in which one or all of the following are below the optimal level: arousal, commitment, effort, assertiveness, and attentional focus.