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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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Peripheral Nervous System

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The portion of the nervous system that is outside the brain and spinal cord. Abbreviated PNS. The ne . . .

Pes Cavus

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A condition in which the arch of the foot is too high. The opposite of pes planus.

Many consider pe . . .

Polyneuropathy

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A disease of the Peripheral Nervous System involving several nerves.

Of its many definitions, CMT i . . .

Peroneal Muscle

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The peroneal/fibular muscles are a group of two muscles of the leg that lie within the fibular/later . . .

Pes Planus

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The loss of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, heel valgus deformity, and medial talar promin . . .

Proband

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The family member through whom a family's medical history comes to attention.

An example might be . . .

Peroneal Nerve

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The peroneal nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve, which supplies movement and sensation to the lo . . .

Phrenic Nerve

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A nerve that arises mainly from the fourth cervical nerve and is primarily the motor nerve of the di . . .

Proprioception

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The ability to sense stimuli arising within the body regarding position, motion, and equilibrium. Ev . . .

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