# Farber disease

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A very rare lysosomal storage disease marked by a deficiency in ceramidase that causes an accumulation of lipids, leading to abnormalities in the joints, liver, throat, tissues, and central nervous system.

## Etymology
Named for Sidney Farber.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/farber-disease