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Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
An autosomal recessive inherited disorder characterized by abnormalities in the development of the myelin sheaths. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme arylsulfatase A. There are three forms of this disease: late infantile, juvenile, and adult. In the late infantile form symptoms include muscle weakness and rigidity, gait disturbances, developmental delays, and seizures. In the juvenile form symptoms include gait disturbances, mental deterioration and seizures. The adult form is characterized by psychotic symptoms and dementia. (NCI Thesaurus)
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A condyloid synovial joint within the fifth digit of the hand connecting the metacarpal to the proximal phalanx.
A condyloid synovial joint within the fourth digit of the hand connecting the metacarpal to the proximal phalanx.
A condyloid synovial joint within the third digit of the hand connecting the metacarpal to the proximal phalanx.
A condyloid synovial joint within the second digit of the hand connecting the metacarpal to the proximal phalanx.
A condyloid synovial joint within the first digit of the hand connecting the metacarpal to the proximal phalanx.
The spheroid synovial joints between the metacarpals and the proximal phalanges of the hand.
