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kuru [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- kuru
1, record 1, English, kuru
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chronic, progressive, uniformly fatal nervous system disorder characterized by truncal and limb ataxia, a shivering-like tremor, and dysarthria, but strabismus and extrapyramidal symptoms may also be found. 1, record 1, English, - kuru
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pathologically, the brain shows the changes of the spongiform encephalopathies: neuronal loss, astrogliosis, and status spongiosus, ... myloid plaques are also present in about two third of the cases. ... It is found only among the Fore and neighboring peoples of New Guinea and is thought to be associated with cannibalism and the rubbing of fresh brain tissue into mucous membranes or open wounds. 1, record 1, English, - kuru
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- kuru
1, record 1, French, kuru
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Kuru 2, record 1, French, Kuru
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie du système nerveux caractérisée par des troubles de la marche, l'apparition de signes cérébelleux, un tremblement, des mouvements choréo-athétosiques, et enfin une démence. 3, record 1, French, - kuru
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le kuru se manifeste particulièrement chez les populations cannibales Fore des Hautes Terres de la Papouasie - Nouvelle-Guinée. 3, record 1, French, - kuru
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- kuru
1, record 1, Spanish, kuru
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infección crónica y progresiva del sistema nervioso central, causada supuestamente por un virus lento. 1, record 1, Spanish, - kuru
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