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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.

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Axon

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A long fiber of a nerve cell (a neuron) that acts somewhat like a fiber-optic cable carrying outgoin . . .

CMAP

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An acronym for Compound Muscle Action Potential. CMAP is an electromyography investigation (electric . . .

Compound Heterozygous

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The presence of two different mutant alleles at a particular gene locus, one on each chromosome of a . . .

Axonal

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Of, relating to, affecting, or taking place along an axon

As axonal pertains to CMT, axonal refers . . .

Cavo varus Foot

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The term "Cavo varus" refers to a foot with an arch that is higher than normal, and that turns in at . . .

Consanguineous

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Relating to or denoting people descended from the same ancestor.

As this pertains to CMT, publishe . . .

Axonopathy

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A disorder affecting primarily the axons of peripheral nerve fibers (although secondary demyelinatio . . .

Chromosome

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A carrier of genetic information that is visible under an ordinary light microscope. Each human chro . . .

De Novo

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A genetic alteration that is present for the first time in one family member as a result of a varian . . .

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