Neurodegenerative
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Neurodegenerative
Neurodegenerative (pronunciation: /ˌnʊərəʊdɪˈdʒɛnərətɪv/) refers to the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons.
Etymology
The term "neurodegenerative" is derived from "neuro" which comes from the Greek word "νεῦρον" (neuron) meaning nerve and "degenerative" which comes from the Latin word "degenerare" meaning to decline or deteriorate.
Related Terms
- Neuron: A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
- Neurodegeneration: The progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons.
- Neurological Disorders: Any disorder of the body's nervous system. Structural, biochemical or electrical abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves can result in a range of symptoms.
- Alzheimer's Disease: A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
- Parkinson's Disease: A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement.
- Huntington's Disease: An inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A group of rare neurological diseases that mainly involve the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neurodegenerative
- Wikipedia's article - Neurodegenerative
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