Category: F

An autosomal recessive disease resulting from absence of the enzyme required to metabolize fucosidase. Clinically, neurological deterioration begins shortly after a period of normal early development. Heart disease, thick skin, and hyperhidrosis develop and are followed by death at an early age.  

A mucopolysaccharide present in blood group substances and in human milk.  

One of several standards governing the admissibility of scientific or expert testimony in courts of law. To gain acceptance the proposed evidence or testimony must agree with generally accepted scientific methods or thinking.  

A carbohydrate that yields fructose on hydrolysis.  

An enzyme that catalyzes transfer of high-energy phosphate from a donor to fructose.  

A mild form of cold injury, consisting of reversible blanching of the skin, usually on the earlobes, cheeks, nose, fingers, and toes.  

A frozen vapor deposit.  

Contraction of the gastrocnemius muscle when stretched muscles of the extended leg are percussed.  

Transverse lines on the axon of a myelinated nerve fiber; they stain with silver nitrate.  

Flexion of the distal phalanx of the thumb when a sheet of paper is held between the thumb and index finger. It indicates ulnar nerve palsy.