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Definition of Mucopolysaccharidosis type VIII
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Mucopolysaccharidosis type VIII: DiFerrante syndrome, due to deficiency of the enzyme glucosamine-6-sulfate. See also Mucopolysaccharidosis.
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