Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome [măr′ə-tō′lä-mē′, mä-rô-] n. An inherited defect in mucopolysaccharide metabolism characterized by excretion of dermatan sulfate in the urine, retarded growth, lumbar kyphosis, sternal protrusion, knock-knee, and usually enlargement of the liver and spleen.type VI mucopolysaccharidosis Liberaldictionary.com
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