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Nervous System Diseases > Neurodegenerative Diseases

Preferred term

Neurodegenerative Diseases  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Hereditary and sporadic conditions which are characterized by progressive nervous system dysfunction. These disorders are often associated with atrophy of the affected central or peripheral nervous system structures.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Degenerative Diseases, Nervous System
  • Degenerative Diseases, Neurologic
  • Degenerative Neurologic Diseases
  • Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
  • Nervous System Degenerative Diseases
  • Neurodegenerative Disorders
  • Neurologic Degenerative Conditions
  • Neurologic Degenerative Diseases
  • Neurologic Diseases, Degenerative

In other languages

  • French

  • Affections neurodégénératives
  • Atteintes neurodégénératives
  • États neurodégénératifs
  • Troubles neurodégénératifs

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SWHPPWVL-N

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