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Tourette syndrome (TS) is an inherited disorder of the nervous system, characterized by a variable expression of unwanted movements and noises (tics). (Medical Encylopedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.

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Scientists are not sure what the origin of tourettes syndrome is, right now the case might be the origin is anitbodies that attack the brain cellsa and the fluid nerve cells

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What is the name of the movie featuring a child with Tourette's syndrome?

Tourette syndrome is a physical factor which causes muscle tissues to twitch. Tourette was a subject of recent film about a child with syndrome. The film was named "I Have Tourette's but Tourette's Doesn't Have Me". It was release in 2005.


What is Tourette syndrome also called?

Tourette syndrome is also called Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome


What is abol?

Abolement is an alternative name for Tourette's syndrome.


When was Tourette Syndrome Association created?

Tourette Syndrome Association was created in 1972.


Does ziprasidone treat Tourette syndrome?

Ziprasidone is used to treat Tourette syndrome


How did tourettes syndrome get its name?

Tourette Syndrome got its name from Dr. George Gilles de la Tourette who was a neurologist living in France.


Is Tourette's syndrome a hard disease to get?

Tourette's Syndrome is a heriditary disease, not a contagious one.


Where is the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada?

The Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada is in Toronto, Ontario


Is Tourette's Syndrome contageous?

Tourette's syndrome is a genetic disorder and cannot be spread through the environment.


Where is the National Tourette Syndrome Association?

The National Tourette Syndrome Association is in Bayside, New York


What is tourettes syndrome and did Mozart have it?

Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that can cause behaviorial outbursts and has no permanent cure and no Mozart did not have Tourette Syndrome he had ADHD.


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Tourette's Syndrome