pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism
Definitions
A mild inherited condition in which the sufferer has symptoms similar to those of pseudohypoparathyroidism.
Examples
“Because Gαs is paternally imprinted in certain hormone target⟳ tissues, maternal inheritance of AHO leads to multihormone resistance [pseudohypoparathyroidism type⟳ 1a (PHP1a)], whereas paternal inheritance leads to AHO alone [pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism (pseudoPHP)]. Classically, the obesity in AHO is described as occurring similarly in both conditions.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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