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mitochondrial disease /disorder

Used for:

Leber's disease

Used for:

Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy

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Leber's optic atrophy

Used for:

Leigh disease

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mitochondrial disease

Used for:

mitochondrial disorder

Used for:

mitochondrial encephalomyopathy

Used for:

mitochondrial myopathy

Used for:

subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy

See for:

MELAS

See for:

MILS

See for:

MNGIE

Broader Terms:

metabolism disorder

Related Terms:

mitochondria

Related Terms:

mitochondrial DNA

Scope Note:

diseases caused by abnormal function of the mitochondria; may be caused by mutations, acquired or inherited, in mitochondrial DNA or in nuclear genes that code for mitochondrial components; may also be the result of acquired mitochondria dysfunction due to adverse effects of drugs, infections, or other environmental causes.

Term Number:

5000-0048


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