cystinosis

noun

cys·​ti·​no·​sis ˌsis-tə-ˈnō-səs How to pronounce cystinosis (audio)
plural cystinoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce cystinosis (audio)
: a recessive autosomally inherited disease characterized especially by cystinuria and deposits of cystine throughout the body
cystinotic adjective

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“Cystinosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cystinosis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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