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| − | '''Huntington's disease''' is a degenerative [[brain]] disorder that usually appears in mid-life. Its symptoms, which include involuntary movement of the face and limbs, mood swings, and forgetfulness, get worse as the disease progresses. It is generally fatal within 20 years | + | '''Huntington's disease''' is a degenerative [[brain]] disorder that usually appears in mid-life. Its symptoms, which include involuntary movement of the face and limbs, mood swings, and forgetfulness, get worse as the disease progresses. It is generally fatal within 20 years. |
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Revision as of 15:43, December 16, 2009
Huntington's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that usually appears in mid-life. Its symptoms, which include involuntary movement of the face and limbs, mood swings, and forgetfulness, get worse as the disease progresses. It is generally fatal within 20 years.
Sources
http://www.genome.gov/glossary.cfm?key=Huntington%27s%20disease