Huntington disease

Therapeutic area
Neurology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
Huntington disease (HD) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by unwanted choreatic movements, behavioral and psychiatric disturbances and dementia.
Genetic basis
Yes
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Huntington disease
Therapeutic area
Neurology

  • Huntington disease
  • HD
  • Huntington chorea
  • Huntington disease
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Huntington's chorea
  • Huntington's disease

All therapeutic areas
  • Neurology
Severity
Severe

  • Genetic
  • Hereditary

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0000167

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