Neurodegenerative Diseases

**Definition:** Hereditary and sporadic conditions which are characterized by progressive nervous system dysfunction. These disorders are often associated with atrophy of the affected central or peripheral nervous system structures.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.574

**Synonyms:** - Degenerative Neurologic Disorders - Nervous System Degenerative Diseases - Neurodegenerative Disorders - Degenerative Diseases, Nervous System - Degenerative Diseases, Neurologic - Neurologic Degenerative Conditions - Neurologic Degenerative Diseases - Degenerative Neurologic Diseases - Neurologic Diseases, Degenerative