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• Trientine hydrochloride
  ...oh-KLOR-ide) is a medication used primarily in the treatment of [[Wilson's disease]], a rare inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the body's The name "trientine" is derived from the Greek word "tri" meaning three and "entine" referring to the three nitrogen atoms in the molecule. The term "h
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• Wilson's disease
  |Term=Wilson's disease ...is stored in the body's tissues and organs, particularly the liver, brain and eyes. 
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• Wilson disease
  == Wilson disease == ...e inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in your liver, brain and other vital organs.
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• Wilson
  == Wilson's Disease == ...e inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in your liver, brain and other vital organs.
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• Cuprimine
  ...s used in the treatment of [[Wilson's disease]], [[rheumatoid arthritis]], and [[cystinuria]]. ...chelate copper, which is particularly useful in the treatment of Wilson's disease, a condition characterized by excessive copper in the body.
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• Trientine
  ...the body. This medication is primarily used in the treatment of [[Wilson's disease]], a rare inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the body's ...rived from its chemical structure, which consists of three ethylene groups and four amine groups. The prefix "tri-" refers to the three ethylene groups, w
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• Alzheimer type II astrocyte
  ...and [[Wilson's disease]]. The term is named after the German psychiatrist and neurologist [[Alois Alzheimer]], who first described these cells. ...erived from the name of Alois Alzheimer, who first identified these cells, and the Greek word "astrocyte", which means "star cell". The "Type II" designat
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• Alexander Wilson
  == Alexander Wilson (Medicine) == ...edicine]]. His contributions have significantly impacted the understanding and practice of medicine in various ways.
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• Fleischer's syndrome
  ...e inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the liver, brain, and other vital organs. The syndrome is characterized by the presence of Kayser ...lty walking, and cognitive impairment, which are also symptoms of Wilson's disease.
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• Alexander Stewart-Wilson
  == Alexander Stewart-Wilson == '''Alexander Stewart-Wilson''' (pronunciation: /ælɪg'zɑːndər stjuːərt 'wɪlsən/) is a notable f
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• D-penicillamine
  ...is also used as an [[antidote]] for [[copper]], [[mercury]], [[arsenic]], and [[lead poisoning]]. ...od, but it is believed to work by reducing levels of [[rheumatoid factor]] and other [[immune complexes]].
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• Ceruloplasmin
  ...ruloplasmin" is derived from the Latin word "caeruleus" meaning "sky-blue" and the Greek word "plasma" meaning "something formed or molded". This is due t ...levels of ceruloplasmin can be seen in inflammatory conditions, pregnancy, and in some types of cancer.
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• Hypomimia
  ...expressiveness of the face, often associated with [[Parkinson's disease]] and other [[neurological disorders]]. ...derived from the Greek words 'hypo' meaning 'under' or 'less than normal' and 'mimia' meaning 'mimicry' or 'imitation'.
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• Risus sardonicus
  ..."risus sardonicus" is derived from the Latin ''risus'' meaning "laughter", and ''sardonicus'' meaning "of Sardinia", a reference to the Sardinian plant '' ...o the spasms of the facial muscles. It can also be a symptom of [[Wilson's disease]], an inherited disorder that causes the body to retain excess copper.
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• Shiva Arami 1629173968
  |Medical_school=Chicago College of Medicine And Surgery |Primary_specialty=Infectious Disease
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• Wilson Jameson
  == Wilson Jameson == ...late 19th century and made significant contributions to the understanding and control of infectious diseases.
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• George Kondos 1700963600
  |Medical_school=Chicago College of Medicine And Surgery |Primary_specialty=Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
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• Hepatolenticular degeneration
  ...is stored in the body's tissues and organs, particularly the liver, brain and eyes.  ...young adults. It's a kind of copper storage disease. Also called Wilson's disease {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Dimercaprol
  ...al structure, which contains two (''di-'') mercaptan (''-mercap-'') groups and an alcohol (''-ol'') group. The alternative name, "British Anti-Lewisite", ...enic]], [[lead]], and [[mercury]], as well as in the treatment of Wilson's disease, a genetic disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the body.
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• Jane Wilson-Howarth
  ...ill-son How-arth'') is a prominent British [[medical doctor]], [[author]], and [[travel health]] expert. ..." is of English origin and means "God is gracious". "Wilson" is an English and Scottish surname meaning "son of Will". "Howarth" is an English surname of
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