ataxia-telangiectasia

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What does ataxia-telangiectasia mean?

A rare neurodegenerative inherited disease causing severe disability, characterized by poor coordination and telangiectasia to small dilated blood vessels.

Where does ataxia-telangiectasia come from?

From ataxia + telangiectasia.

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