Glossary of terms used on this site
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis |
Abbreviated MS. A disease of the central nervous system (CNS) marked by numbness, weakness, loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control. MS is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks myelin, a key substance that serves as a nerve insulator and helps in the transmission of nerve signals. The progress, severity and specific symptoms in MS are unpredictable. One never knows when attacks will occur, how long they will last, or how severe they will be. Most people with MS are between the ages of 20 and 40 at the time of diagnosis. The term ""multiple"" refers to the multiple places in the CNS that are affected and to the multiple relapses and remissions characteristic of MS. |
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