NCIt related terms : Lysosomal Storage Disorder; PHOSPHOLIPIDOSIS; Disorder of Lysosomal Enzymes;
NCIt definition : A group of autosomal recessive or X-linked inherited metabolic disorders caused by
defects in the function of the lysosomes. Signs and symptoms include hepatomegaly,
splenomegaly, nervous system manifestations, skeletal abnormalities, and mental deterioration.
Representative examples include Gaucher disease, Niemann-Pick disease, Wolman disease,
and Fabry disease.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Disorder caused by defects in the function of the lysosomes resulting in the
presence of small clear vacuoles containing phospholipids within the cytoplasm of
various cells. (INHAND);