Common Words and Phrases Associated with CMT

Involuntary contractions or twitchings of groups of muscle fibers. Fasciculations can occur in norma . . .

A term used to describe different genetic mechanisms that produce the same or similar phenotypes. Th . . .

An individual who has two identical forms of a particular gene (two copies of the same mutation). . . .

Dropping of the front of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the anterior muscles of the lower . . .

An individual who has two different copies of a particular gene (one normal copy, one copy with a mu . . .

Possessing two identical forms of a particular gene (two copies of the same mutation). . . .

The functional and physical unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring. Genes are pieces of DN . . .

Possessing two different forms of a particular gene (one normal copy, one copy with a mutation).

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Decreased muscle tone and strength that results in floppiness.
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