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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
the brain
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J.M. Keyes, MD - Family Medicine
Gainesville - FL
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Doctor's Answer
by J.M. Keyes, MD, Oct 25, 2009 06:58PM
, Oct 25, 2009 06:58PMTo: dina600
Hi,
The term cerebellar atropy is a descriptive one. The cerebellum is the part of the brain at the base of the brain, and is responsible for balance and coordination, The term atrophy refers to shrinkage. Causes of cerebellar atrophy range from genetic to infectious to toxins (especially chronic alcoholism).
JMK MD
The term cerebellar atropy is a descriptive one. The cerebellum is the part of the brain at the base of the brain, and is responsible for balance and coordination, The term atrophy refers to shrinkage. Causes of cerebellar atrophy range from genetic to infectious to toxins (especially chronic alcoholism).
JMK MD
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