Which of the following conditions is associated with Gaucher's disease?
A) an inability to synthesize glucocerebrosides
B) an inability to store sufficient glucocerebrosides
C) an overaccumulation of glucocerebrosides
D) any of these, depending on the patient

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Gaucher's disease is characterized by an overaccumulation of glucocerebrosides due to a deficiency in the enzyme glucocerebrosidase, which normally breaks down these molecules. This leads to the accumulation of glucocerebrosides in the cells of various organs, including the spleen, liver, and bone marrow.

Which of the Following Conditions Is Associated with Gaucher's Disease