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nerve growth factor (NGF)--
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a protein that promotes the survival and growth of axons in the sympathetic nervous system and in certain parts of the brain
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apoptosis--
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the self-destructive program that is initiated at a certain point in the development of a neuron unless the neuron is inhibited from killing itself.
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neurotrophin--
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a chemical substance that promotes the survival and activity of neurons
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fetal alcohol syndrome--
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a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to ethanol and marked by decreased alertness, hyperactivity, varying degrees of mental retardation, motor problems, heart defects, and facial abnormalities.
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focal hand dystonia--
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a type of cramp experienced by musicians in which the touch receptors of two or more fingers overlap, leading to clumsiness, fatigue, and involuntary movement.
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