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encephalitis lethargica

an epidemic form of encephalitis that was observed globally between 1915 and 1926 and believed to be of viral origin (it appeared following an influenza pandemic of 1914–1918). Symptoms include pathological sleepiness and drowsiness, apathy, and ocular paralysis. Also called Economo’s disease; von Economo’s disease.

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Psychology term of the day

December 19th 2024

MPS

MPS

1. abbreviation for mucopolysaccharidosis.

2. abbreviation for myofascial pain syndrome. See chronic myofascial pain.