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Number of Blossarys: 51
An autoimmune, inflammatory disease of the nervous system in which demyelinization or destruction of the myelin sheath of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord occurs. Such damage results to ...
A condition that happens when the body's own immune system produces antibodies against its own tissue resulting in self destruction. There are 80 different types of autoimmune disorders known ...
An electrically insulating protective covering of the nerve fibre of neurons that allows faster and efficient conduction of impulses. It is a lipid-rich sheath that is formed by the glial cells' ...
A neurological sign manifested by lack of muscle coordination and movements as a result from damage to the brain part called cerebellum. It can also be caused by probable damage to the nervous ...
A medical term for swallowing problems and difficulties. It is a result of damage or inability of muscles and nerves responsible for moving foods through the throat and esophagus to function.
A term used to describe rapid, involuntary movements of the eyes that are uncontrollable. Eye movements can be horizontal, vertical, and rotational that can occur in one or both eyes depending on the ...
An inflammation of the optic nerve which is a nerve bundle fibre necessary for the transmission of visual information to the brain. This can result to severe pain in the eye and temporary loss of ...