Huntington's Disease

Explanation

Huntington's disease is an inherited disorder that progressively damages nerve cells in the brain.

What does the term mean?

Huntington's disease is an inherited neurodegenerative condition. Neurodegenerative means that nerve cells in the brain become damaged over time. The diagnosis is more than a general description of movement, thinking, or mood symptoms.

What can inherited risk tell you?

A family history can indicate inherited risk, and genetic testing may provide information about whether the disease-causing change is present. Neither the family history nor the condition name predicts the exact age of onset, course, or outlook for an individual.

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