Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome

noun

A rare autosomal recessive disorder resulting in oculocutaneous albinism, bleeding problems due to a platelet abnormality, and lysosomal accumulation of ceroid lipofuscin.

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Meanings

nounHermansky-Pudlak syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare autosomal recessive disorder resulting in oculocutaneous albinism, bleeding problems due to a platelet abnormality, and lysosomal accumulation of ceroid lipofuscin.

Origin

Named for František Heřmanský (1916–1980) and Pavel Pudlák (1927–1993).

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Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hermansky-Pudlak%20syndrome

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