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| Id | http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C84727
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C84727
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| Preferred Name | Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease |
| Definitions |
A very rare and fatal disorder of spongiform encephalopathy usually caused by mutations of the prion protein (PRNP) gene. It is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid in the brain. Signs and symptoms include lack of motor coordination, unsteady gait, and difficulty walking. As the disease progresses, patients develop speech difficulties and dementia.
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Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease
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| Type | http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class |
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Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease
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Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease
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Disease or Syndrome
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Thesaurus:C84727
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| DEFINITION |
A very rare and fatal disorder of spongiform encephalopathy usually caused by mutations of the prion protein (PRNP) gene. It is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid in the brain. Signs and symptoms include lack of motor coordination, unsteady gait, and difficulty walking. As the disease progresses, patients develop speech difficulties and dementia.
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0017495
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C84727
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Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease
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Cellosaurus
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