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Hunter syndrome

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Hunter syndrome [′hənt·ər ‚sin‚drōm]
(medicine)
An X-linked recessive disease in which a deficiency of the enzyme iduronate sulfatase leads to the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in various body tissues, resulting in developmental abnormalities, skeletal deformations, mental retardation, and, in severe cases, early death. Also known as mucopolysaccharidosis II.
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Hunter Syndrome is a rare and complex disorder that causes Daniel to have limited movement, breathing problems and symptoms of epilepsy.
Daniel's on the up with fund's help; CHARITY BUYS STAIRLIFT FOR BOY by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
Elaine Quinn, 31, from Heaton, has been bringing her 12-year-old son Dan - who suffers from enzyme deficiency condition Hunter Syndrome - for specialist short breaks at St Oswald's Children's Service for five years.
Crucial extension is almost complete; Help will be welcomed at St ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Ben, a pupil at Meadows Sports College, in Oldbury, was diagnosed at the age of three with Hunter Syndrome - a genetic disorder affecting around 2,000 people across the globe.
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