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... > disease > nervous system diseases > central nervous system diseases > cerebral disorder > sphingolipidosis > adrenoleukodystrophy
disease > metabolic diseases > lipoidosis > sphingolipidosis > adrenoleukodystrophy
disease > enzymopathy > sphingolipidosis > adrenoleukodystrophy
... > disease > genetic disease > hereditary disease > lysosomal storage disease > sphingolipidosis > adrenoleukodystrophy
disease > metabolic diseases > lysosomal storage disease > sphingolipidosis > adrenoleukodystrophy
disease > enzymopathy > lysosomal storage disease > sphingolipidosis > adrenoleukodystrophy
disease > endocrinopathy > adrenal gland diseases > adrenal insufficiency > adrenoleukodystrophy
... > disease > nervous system diseases > central nervous system diseases > cerebral disorder > leukodystrophy > adrenoleukodystrophy
disease > degenerative disease > leukodystrophy > adrenoleukodystrophy
disease > genetic disease > hereditary disease > peroxisomal disorders > adrenoleukodystrophy
disease > metabolic diseases > peroxisomal disorders > adrenoleukodystrophy

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adrenoleukodystrophy  

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  • Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a disease linked to the X chromosome. It is a result of fatty acid buildup caused by the relevant enzymes not functioning properly, which then causes damage to the myelin sheath of the nerves, resulting in seizures and hyperactivity. (Wikipedia)

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