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Sclerosis is the term used to describe where there has been wear & tear to a bone, and the body has attempted to make the bony area stronger by depositing new bone & calcium into the area. The area shows up as whiter that the rest of the bone in the area (because of the extra calcium)...
It is hardening, induration, or fibrous thickening of tissue. It can be hardening of different tissues such as those of arteries (arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis), of the skin (scleroderma), of the muscles (one type is Multiple Sclerosis ~ MS), etc.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoMS is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body's immune system turns on itself and starts attacking body systems. When the body starts attacking nerve cells and destroying the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells, the damaged areas are replaced with a hard, plaque-like scar called a sclerosis. It is actually made of cholesterol, but it is an area of decreased signal transmission through the nerve fiber which causes the associated muscle weakness.
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∙ 11y agoI believe you mean "Cirrhosis".
liver is not functioning due to sclerosis what is it and how iis treated
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What is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination?
Multiple sclerosis
What disease did Michelle Obama's father have?
multiple sclerosis
What has the author Michel Geffard written?
Michel Geffard has written: 'Multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis
What medical disorder in which the myelin in the CNS has been destroyed?
Multiple sclerosis affects the myelin sheath.
What has the author William A Sheremata written?
William A. Sheremata has written: '100 questions & answers about multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis '100 questions and answers about multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Miscellanea, Multiple sclerosis, Popular works, Popular Works, Multiple Sclerosis
Is sclerosis and Multiple sclerosis the same?
no
Which autoimmune disease affects the nervous sytem?
Multiple Sclerosis
When was Multiple Sclerosis Trust created?
Multiple Sclerosis Trust was created in 1993.
When was Multiple Sclerosis Foundation created?
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation was created in 1986.
What system is involved with multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis affects the nervous system.
Does Multiple sclerosis go away?
Unfortunately, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a permanent disease.
Which disorder is caused by insufficient immunological responses to pathogen?
Multiple sclerosis
