MASA syndrome
MASA Syndrome
MASA Syndrome (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MASA syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - MASA syndrome
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Languages: - East Asian
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हिन्दी,
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తెలుగు,
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ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski), also known as Mental retardation, Aphasia, Shuffling gait, and Adducted thumbs Syndrome, is a rare X-linked recessive genetic disorder that primarily affects males. The term "MASA" is an acronym derived from the main features of the syndrome: Mental retardation, Aphasia, Shuffling gait, and Adducted thumbs.
Etymology
The term "MASA" is an acronym derived from the main features of the syndrome: Mental retardation, Aphasia, Shuffling gait, and Adducted thumbs. The syndrome was first described in 1975 by the Dutch pediatrician J. G. M. Vos-Niël.
Symptoms
The main symptoms of MASA Syndrome include:
- Mental retardation: This refers to below-average general intellectual function, and a lack of skills necessary for daily living.
- Aphasia: This is a condition that robs you of the ability to communicate. It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written.
- Shuffling gait: This is a condition where the person does not lift their feet off the ground and appears to be sliding or shuffling.
- Adducted thumbs: This refers to a condition where the thumb is drawn in towards the palm.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of MASA Syndrome is typically based on the presence of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation, and a variety of specialized tests.
Treatment
Treatment of MASA Syndrome is directed towards the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual. Such treatment may require the coordinated efforts of a team of specialists.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MASA syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - MASA syndrome
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski