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What is the definition or description of: charcot marie tooth?
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Charcot Marie Tooth: Charcot Marie Tooth or CMT is a group of inherited disorders that affect peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nerves are damaged also known as neuropathy. More about Charcot Marie Tooth: https://www.cmtausa.org/understanding-cmt/what-is-cmt/ https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Charcot-Marie-Tooth-Disease-Fact-Sheet
Answered 5/12/2017
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