Neurodegenerative disease
Neurodegenerative disease
Definition
A disorder of the central nervous system characterized by gradual and progressive loss of neural tissue and neurologic function.
Also known as brain degeneration, central nervous system degenerative disorder, central nervous system neurodegenerative disorder, degenerative disorder of central nervous system — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 1289 per MONDO
- ICD9 349.89 per MONDO
- MESH D019636 per MONDO
- NCIT C4802 per MONDO
- SCTID 80690008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0027746 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |