congenital sensory neuropathy with anhidrosis

a disorder marked by the absence of pain perception. Severe injuries, such as multiple fractures, may go untreated because they cause no pain. Affected individuals tend to show delayed intellectual development, with IQs below 80. Skin biopsies show normal but nonfunctional sweat glands.

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Psychology term of the day

May 10th 2024

masking level difference (MLD)

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