Concept information
Preferred term
tuberous sclerosis
Definition
- Tuberous sclerosis, also called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), is a disease marked by the formation of widespread benign tumors throughout the body. This disease has a well-established molecular link, which stems from defects or mutations in either of two genes TSC1 and TSC2. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Tuberous Sclerosis]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/tuberous_sclerosis
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