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Fatal Familial Insomnia - Glossary

Dr. Smitha S. Dutt
Written by Dr. Smitha S. Dutt, PhD
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Medically Reviewed by dr. simi paknikar, MD
Last Updated on Jul 31, 2015
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Glossary

Prion: A prion is an infectious protein particle. A prion with an altered conformation can cause diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and fatal familial insomnia.

Neuron: A neuron is a nerve cell that participates in the transmission of signals (chemical and electrical) through the nervous system.
Published on Jul 31, 2015

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