Which abbreviation stands for a progressive degenerative disease of the cns, characterized by inflammation, hardening, and loss of myelin throughout the spinal cord and brain, that produces muscle weakness?

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Linda Moses

Biology

23 September, 03:15

Which abbreviation stands for a progressive degenerative disease of the cns, characterized by inflammation, hardening, and loss of myelin throughout the spinal cord and brain, that produces muscle weakness?

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Darien Anthony · Answer 1

MS or multiple sclerosis is a condition, in which the autoimmunity of the body destroys the myelin sheath present in the nervous system. The degeneration of the myelin sheath result in the inflammation and degenerative neural disorders.

It is a long lasting disease, which mainly affects the brain and the spinal cord. it is characterized by the presence of the numbness, weakening muscles, and fatigue along with cognitive problems.