lewy body

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Definition of lewy body in English English dictionary

An abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells

Related Terms

Lewy body dementia

{i} degenerative dementing disease of the elderly related to Lewy bodies found in the cortex of the brain characterized at first by progressive psychosis or dementia and followed by characteristics of Parkinson's disease (such as involuntary movements, serious rigidity, dysphagia, myoclonus)

Hyphenation

lewy bo·dy

Turkish pronunciation

lui bädi

Pronunciation

/ˈlo͞oē ˈbädē/ /ˈluːiː ˈbɑːdiː/