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Medical Definition of Segmental demyelinating polyneuropathy
1. A type of polyneuropathy in which almost solely the peripheral nerve myelin is affected; can be both familial (e.g., Charcot-Marie Tooth disease, type 1), or acquired (e.g., Guillain-Barre syndrome); on motor nerve conduction studies, manifested as conduction slowing or block. Synonym: segmental demyelinating polyneuropathy. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Segmental Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
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