The Cryptid Sloth
Where CMT and Life Meet
The Cryptid Sloth
Where CMT and Life Meet
The Cryptid Sloth
Where CMT and Life Meet
Common Words and Phrases Associated with CMT
The definitions of words and phrases found on this page are subject to change at any time. The definitions are provided for informational and reference purposes only. Every effort is made to provide the most up to date and accurate information. The information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition you may have and should not be construed as medical advice.
AFO
Acronym for Ankle Foot Orthosis.
An AFO is an orthotic appliance that provides bracing and support . . .
Autonomic Nervous System
A part of the nervous system that regulates key involuntary functions of the body, including the act . . .
Autosomal Dominant
A pattern of inheritance in which an affected individual has one copy of a mutated gene and one norm . . .
Allele
An allele is one of two or more versions of a gene. An individual inherits two alleles for each gene . . .
Autonomic Neuropathy
Disease of the nerves affecting mostly the internal organs such as the bladder muscles, the cardiova . . .
Autosomal Recessive
A pattern of inheritance in which an affected individual has two copies of a mutated gene on a pair . . .
Arthrogryposis
A congenital fixation of a joint in an extended or flexed position.
As this pertains to CMT, arthro . . .
Autosomal
Pertaining to any of the non-sex chromosomes. The non-sex-chromosomes are the chromosomes that are n . . .
Autosome
Any one of the chromosomes that is not a sex chromosome. People normally have 22 pairs of autosomes . . .