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Charcot-Marie-Tooth

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Describes any of various genetic disorders whose primary symptom is peripheral neuropathy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any of the Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorders.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Named for Jean-Martin Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Howard Henry Tooth.