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ALD
noun[ U ]
medical specializeduk /ˌeɪ.elˈdiː/ us /ˌeɪ.elˈdiː/
abbreviation foradrenoleukodystrophy:
ALD is one in a family of genetic illnesses that attacks the adrenal glands and the myelin in the brain.
The problem is that ALD is extremely rare, and most families don't know they carry the abnormal gene until someone becomes ill.
While there are various forms of ALD, the most prevalent is the childhood cerebral form.
Experts say that early detection is the key to stopping ALD.
The test is now used routinely for detecting ALD and preventing it by prenatal diagnosis.
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