See Also: bleacher(dictionary)
Tay-Sachs(dictionary)
Sachs, M(medicine)
Sachs, Bernard(medicine)
Sachs, Hans(medicine)
Sachs, Curt(encyclopedia)
Sachs, Maurice(medicine)
Sachs' bacillus(medicine)
Tay Sachs Disease(health)
Tay-Sachs carrier(medicine)

Tay-Sachs disease (health) and bleacher (iou)


Tay-Sachs disease (health)


A genetic disorder carried by an estimated one in 30 Eastern European Jews; babies born with Tay-Sachs lack an essential enzyme and die in early childhood. A preconception test can determine whether potential parents are carriers of the disease.





bleacher (iou)



bleacher noun. ME.
[from BLEACH verb + -ER1.]
A person who bleaches (esp. textiles). ME.
A vessel or chemical used in bleaching. L19.
An outdoor uncovered bench for spectators at a Sports ground. Usu. in pl. exc. attrib. Chiefly N. Amer. L19.