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|Term=Multiple sclerosis | |Term=Multiple sclerosis | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=Multiple Hamartoma Syndrome - {{Pronunciation}} (MUL-tih-pul HA-mar-TOH-muh SIN-drome) rare inherited disorder characterized by the presence of many benign (noncancerous) growths called hamartomas and an increased risk of cancer. Hamartomas form in various parts of the body, particularly in the skin, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract. | ||
|Type= | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty= | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
|Language=English | |Language=English | ||
|Source= | |Source=NCI | ||
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{{ | Multiple sclerosis - {{Pronunciation}} (MUL-tih-pul skleh-ROH-sis) A disorder of the central nervous system characterized by weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control. Multiple sclerosis is believed to be an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system destroys myelin. Myelin is a substance that contains both protein and fat (lipid) that serves as a nerve insulator and helps transmit nerve signals {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | ||
Revision as of 09:15, 10 January 2023
| Multiple sclerosis | |
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| Term | Multiple sclerosis |
| Short definition | Multiple Hamartoma Syndrome - (pronounced) (MUL-tih-pul HA-mar-TOH-muh SIN-drome) rare inherited disorder characterized by the presence of many benign (noncancerous) growths called hamartomas and an increased risk of cancer. Hamartomas form in various parts of the body, particularly in the skin, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Multiple sclerosis - (pronounced) (MUL-tih-pul skleh-ROH-sis) A disorder of the central nervous system characterized by weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control. Multiple sclerosis is believed to be an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system destroys myelin. Myelin is a substance that contains both protein and fat (lipid) that serves as a nerve insulator and helps transmit nerve signals
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