Stiff-Person Syndrome - Glossary
Glossary
Thymus: It is an organ that is a part of the immune systemAutoimmune disease: It is a condition where the body produces antibodies against itself
Antibodies: Proteins produced by the body that usually protect against germs and other foreign particles
Pernicious anemia: A type of anemia where vitamin B12 required for red blood cells is not absorbed in the stomach due to an autoimmune condition
Vitiligo: An autoimmune condition where white patches develop on the skin
Cerebellar ataxia: A condition where there is loss of muscle control due to a problem in a part of the brain called the cerebellum
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