Multiple sclerosis

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Multiple sclerosis
TermMultiple sclerosis
Short definitionMultiple 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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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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