What is another word for Gaucher Disease?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɔːt͡ʃə dɪzˈiːz] (IPA) 
Gaucher disease, also known as glucocerebrosidase deficiency or lipid storage disorder, is a rare inherited genetic disorder. It is caused by a deficiency of an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase, leading to the accumulation of a fatty substance called glucocerebroside in several organs and tissues of the body. Symptoms of Gaucher disease may include enlarged spleen and liver, easy bruising, anemia, fatigue, and bone pain. Some additional synonyms for this medical condition include cerebroside lipidosis, glucosylceramide lipidosis, Gaucher's lipoidosis, and neuropathic Gaucher disease. Although there is no cure for Gaucher disease, treatments such as enzyme replacement therapy and substrate reduction therapy can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
