glucosephosphate isomerase meaning

[Medicine]
An enzyme that catalyzes the reversible interconversion of glucose 6-phosphate and fructose 6-phosphate,and is a part of the glycolytic and gluconeogenic pathways. Deficiency of the enzyme,an autosomal recessive trait,results in liver glycogenesis and hemolytic anemia. EC 5.3.1.9. n : PHOSPHOHEXOISOMERASE