hereditary spastic paraplegia

hereditary spastic paraplegia
any of a group of hereditary disorders consisting of gradually developing paralysis in one, two, or all four limbs, with spasticity. There is degeneration of corticospinal tracts but sensory abnormalities are not present. Called also hereditary cerebrospinal paralysis.

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  • Hereditary spastic paraplegia, autosomal dominant — A degenerative disorder of nerves with progressive spasticity of the legs. Abbreviated as AD HSP. Spasticity is a state of increased muscle tone. Paraplegia refers to the legs (quadriplegia refers to both the arms and legs). In hereditary spastic …   Medical dictionary

  • Autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraplegia — A degenerative disorder of nerves with progressive spasticity of the legs. Abbreviated as AD HSP. Spasticity is a state of increased muscle tone. Paraplegia refers to the legs (quadriplegia refers to both the arms and legs). In hereditary spastic …   Medical dictionary

  • Spastic paraplegia, autosomal dominant — A degenerative disorder of nerves with progressive spasticity of the legs. Abbreviated as AD HSP. Spasticity is a state of increased muscle tone. Paraplegia refers to the legs (quadriplegia refers to both the arms and legs). In hereditary spastic …   Medical dictionary

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  • familial spastic paraparesis — hereditary spastic paraparesis see under paraplegia …   Medical dictionary

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