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📋Overview
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation and demyelination in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It is a modern term; no legacy or synonym terms are preferred over 'multiple sclerosis.' The disease leads to varying neurological symptoms and disability due to damage to nerve fibers and their protective myelin sheath.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0026769ICD-10-CM
G35
MeSH
D009103
SNOMED CT (US)
24700007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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