What TRANSMISSIBLE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES means: Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies - (TSEs, also known as prion diseases) are a group of progressive conditions that affect the brain and nervous system of humans and animals and are transmitted by prions. Mental and physical abilities deteriorate and myriad tiny holes appear in the cortex causing it to appear like a sponge (hence 'spongiform') when brain tissue obtained at autopsy is examined under a microscope. The disorders cause impairment of brain function, including memory changes, personality changes and problems with movement that worsen over time.
- Definition Tarlov Cysts:
- Dictionary fluid-filled sacs that most often affect nerve roots in the sacrum, the group of bones at the base of the spine. These cysts can compress nerve roots, causing lower back pain, sciatica (shock-like or transmissible spongiform encephalopathies definition.
- Definition Tic Douloureux:
- Dictionary also known as Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), is a chronic pain condition that causes extreme, sporadic, sudden burning or shock-like face pain that lasts anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 2 transmissible spongiform encephalopathies explain.
- Definition Thomsen'S Myotonia:
- Dictionary Myotonia - is an inherited neuromuscular disorder characterized by the inability of muscles to quickly relax after a voluntary contraction. The condition is present since early childhood, but transmissible spongiform encephalopathies what is.
- Definition Tropical Spastic Paraparesis:
- Dictionary Paraparesis - (TSP) has been used to describe a chronic and progressive disease of the nervous system that affects adults living in equatorial areas of the world and causes progressive weakness transmissible spongiform encephalopathies meaning.
