Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis
Term	Multiple sclerosis
Short definition	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.
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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• Medical encyclopedia article on Multiple sclerosis
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