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Frontotemporal cerebral atrophy

MedGen UID:
867226
Concept ID:
C4021584
Disease or Syndrome
Synonym: Cerebral atrophy, frontotemporal
 
HPO: HP:0006892

Definition

Atrophy (wasting, decrease in size of cells or tissue) affecting the frontotemporal cerebrum. [from HPO]

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  • Frontotemporal cerebral atrophy

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MedGen UID:
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Concept ID:
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Disease or Syndrome
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Concept ID:
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Disease or Syndrome
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MedGen UID:
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Concept ID:
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Disease or Syndrome
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MedGen UID:
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Concept ID:
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Disease or Syndrome
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MedGen UID:
1794228
Concept ID:
C5562018
Disease or Syndrome
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