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A Neurological Disorder Caused by Demyelination (The Destruction of the Myelin

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A neurological disorder caused by demyelination (the destruction of the myelin sheath)can lead to muscle weakness,unsteady gait,paresthesias,and some paralysis.This disorder is known as multiple sclerosis,or MS.


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