Glossary
Enzyme: A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.X-linked recessive: A defective gene on the X-chromosome in males is expressed in the affected condition. In females, due to an additional copy of the normal X chromosome, the defective gene is not expressed.
Lysosomal storage disease: Deficient enzymes in the lysosomes cause accumulation of cellular products resulting in disease.
Tonsilectomy: Removing the tonsils (lymphoid tissue present on either side of the throat).
Adenoidectomy: Removing the adenoid glands (tonsil-like glands behind the nose).
