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Tay-sachs disease
An inherited metabolic disorder in which certain lipids accumulate in the brain, causing spasticity and death in childhood.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | Rare |
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