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5 eponyms:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crohn’s Disease | A chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and irritation anywhere along the digestive tract, most commonly affecting the small intestine. |
| Huntington’s Disease | A fatal genetic, neurodegenerative disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, resulting in involuntary movements (chorea), emotional disturbances, and cognitive decline. |
| Parkinson’s Disease | A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement, often causing tremors, muscle stiffness (rigidity), slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and balance issues due to a lack of dopamine in the brain. |
| Alzheimer’s | The most common form of dementia, it is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out simple tasks. |
| Peter Pan Syndrome | A popular psychology term used to describe adults who are socially immature, irresponsible, or unwilling to take on adult responsibilities, acting much younger than their actual age. |