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prion disease

prion disease Prion disease is a group of degenerative disorders of the nervous system in humans and animals linked to abnormal prions.

Prion disease is a group of degenerative disorders of the nervous system in humans and animals linked to abnormal prions. They may arise through genetic, infectious, or sporadic causes and in humans commonly involve dementia, problems with coordination, and a fatal course.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Prion Diseases” (D017096).
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