1. Plural of lipidosis; a group of metabolic disorders characterized by abnormal accumulation of lipids (fats) in cells and tissues, often due to enzyme deficiencies.
Usage: medical/scientific term; also called lipid storage diseases

Examples

• Gaucher disease and Niemann-Pick disease are examples of lipidoses.
• Lipidoses result from the body's inability to break down or process certain fats properly.
• Patients with lipidoses often experience organ enlargement and neurological symptoms.
• Genetic testing can help diagnose various lipidoses in affected individuals.
• Treatment options for lipidoses are limited but continue to improve with research.