neurodegeneration
Neurons progressively dying
Neurodegeneration is the progressive loss of structure or function in nerve cells, often leading to cell death.
The term describes the underlying process in diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS, where brain or nervous system tissue deteriorates over time: Researchers are studying ways to slow neurodegeneration in early-stage patients.
Cross-beta protein aggregate
- tauGreek nineteenth letter
- plaquesCommemorative mounted inscriptions
- tanglesKnotted, twisted masses
- atrophyWasting from disuse
misfolding · apoptosis · demyelination · lesions · inclusions
Degenerative brain disease
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- Huntington'sInherited neurodegenerative condition
- ALSMotor neuron disease
Involuntary rhythmic shaking
- rigidityState of being unbending
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
- aphasiaNeurological language impairment
apraxia · agnosia · bradykinesia · dystonia · dysphagia · incontinence · wandering · sundowning
One providing daily assistance
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- prognosisPredicted disease course
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
Measurable disease indicators
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
amyloid
Cross-beta protein aggregate
atrophy · misfolding · apoptosis · demyelination · lesions · inclusions
Alzheimer's
Degenerative brain disease
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- Huntington'sInherited neurodegenerative condition
- ALSMotor neuron disease
tremor
Involuntary rhythmic shaking
- rigidityState of being unbending
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
aphasia · apraxia · agnosia · bradykinesia · dystonia · dysphagia · incontinence · wandering · sundowning · hallucinations
caregiver
One providing daily assistance
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- prognosisPredicted disease course
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
biomarkers
Measurable disease indicators
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- agingaging process, aging body, biological age, aging workforce, aging parents
- brain sciencebrain scan, brain research, brain map, brain imaging, brain chemistry
- brain damagebrain lesions, brain swelling, cognitive decline, cognitive deficits, dementia
- Brain Disordersdementia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's disease
- Brain Medicinebrain disorders, dementia, schizophrenia, epilepsy, Alzheimer's
- degenerationatrophy, deterioration, demyelination, cell death, breakdown
neurodegenerationneurogenesis
New nerve cell formation
neuroprotection · neurodevelopment · neural plasticity · neuroplasticity · brain development