lewy body

Questions

How do you pronounce lewy body?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɛvi ˌbɒdi/.

What does lewy body mean?

An abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells.

Where does lewy body come from?

Named after Jewish German-born American neurologist Frederic Lewy (1885–1950).

How to pronounce lewy body

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