Fatal Familial Insomnia

  Topic:  
Hints · Remembered Topics    
  Start Here  Overview  World Articles  Find Experts  Books & DVDs  Help 
Helpful information about Insomnia, Fatal Familial. To learn more about this topic, click the World Articles tab. To find experts on this topic, click the Find Experts tab. To find books and DVDs you can purchase, click the Books & DVDs tab.
Is a:
  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
An autosomal dominant disorder characterized by degeneration of the thalamus and progressive insomnia. It is caused by a mutation in the prion protein (prions).
Synonyms:
  • Fatal Familial Insomnia
  • Fatal Familial Insomnias
  • Insomnias, Fatal Familial
Broader Topics:
Narrower Topics:
  • None
Possibly Related Topics:
  • List of topics based on word similarity