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Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) is a rare inherited disease. The two main features of this disorder are: progressive loss of voluntary muscular coordination (ataxia) heart enlargement Diagnosis is usually made between ages 8 and 15, and for most by age 25.
Source:ADAM
Date:December 12, 2006
Friedreich ataxia (FA) is an inherited, progressive nervous system disorder causing loss of balance and coordination. Ataxia is a condition marked by impaired coordination.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Friedreich ' s ataxia (FA) is an inherited, progressive nervous system disorder causing loss of balance and coordination, speech problems, and heart disease. FA is an inherited disease marked by impaired coordination that is a result of degeneration of the structures in the cerebellum and the spinal cord, which are responsible for coordination, muscle movement, and some sensory functions, including color vision and hearing.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Friedreich ataxia (FA) is an inherited, progressive nervous system disorder causing loss of balance and coordination. Ataxia is a condition marked by impaired coordination.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Friedreich ' s ataxia (FA) is an inherited, progressive nervous system disorder causing loss of balance and coordination. Ataxia is a condition marked by impaired coordination.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Friedreich ataxia (FRDA or FA) is an inherited, degenerative nervous system disorder that results in muscle weakness and inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements. Onset of FDRA is usually in childhood or early adolescence.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
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