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disseminated sclerosis

/dɪˈsemɪneɪtɪd sklɪəˈrəʊsɪs/

Tradução: Termo médico antigo para esclerose múltipla, doença autoimune crônica que afeta o sistema nervoso central, caracterizada pela disseminação de lesões desmielinizantes no cérebro e na medula espinhal. O termo "disseminada" refere-se à distribuição espalhada das lesões pelo sistema nervoso.

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/dɪˈsemɪneɪtɪd sklɪəˈrəʊsɪs/C1formalmedicalobsoleto
  • ptTermo médico antigo para esclerose múltipla, doença autoimune crônica que afeta o sistema nervoso central, caracterizada pela disseminação de lesões desmielinizantes no cérebro e na medula espinhal. O termo "disseminada" refere-se à distribuição espalhada das lesões pelo sistema nervoso.

An outdated medical term for multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. The term 'disseminated' refers to the widespread nature of the lesions, while 'sclerosis' describes the scarring of nerve tissue.

  1. Multiple SclerosisC1formal

    A chronic, often progressive disease of the central nervous system in which the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath covering nerve fibers, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body.

    ptEsclerose múltipla

    • The patient was diagnosed with disseminated sclerosis at age 30.
    • Symptoms of disseminated sclerosis can include fatigue, numbness, and vision problems.
    • Treatment for disseminated sclerosis focuses on managing symptoms and slowing disease progression.