Meaning of the word "Huntington's disease" in English
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Huntington's disease
US /ˈhʌntɪŋtənz dɪˌziːz/
UK /ˈhʌntɪŋtənz dɪˌziːz/
Noun
1.
a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
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Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that affects the brain.
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Research into treatments for Huntington's disease is ongoing.
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