McArdle's disease

noun

Glycogen storage disease type V, a metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of myophosphorylase.

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Meanings

nounMcArdle's disease (uncountable)
  1. uncountableGlycogen storage disease type V, a metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of myophosphorylase.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
mcardle syndrome

Origin

First reported in 1951 by Dr. Brian McArdle of Guy's Hospital, London.

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McArdle's disease. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/McArdle's%20disease

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