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![[-- Huntington's disease --]](Images/Terms/Huntingt.gif){kind=small}
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| defined: |
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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| explained: |
Listen to a detailed explanation.
Dr. Danilo Tagle, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch, defines Huntington's disease. |
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related terms: |
animal model, dominant, gene, genetic code (ATGC) | |
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