AMYLOPECTINOSIS
\ˌamɪlˌə͡ʊpktɪnˈə͡ʊsɪs], \ˌamɪlˌəʊpktɪnˈəʊsɪs], \ˌa_m_ɪ_l_ˌəʊ_p_k_t_ɪ_n_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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An autosomal recessive metabolic disorder due to a deficiency in expression of branching enzyme (alpha-1,4-glucan-6-alpha-glucosyltransferase), resulting in an accumulation of abnormal glycogen with long outer branches. Clinical features are muscle hypotonia and cirrhosis. Death from liver disease usually occurs before age 2.
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