Also known as: hd.
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Huntington's disease (HD), also known as Huntington's chorea, is an inherited disorder that results in death of brain cells. The earliest symptoms are often subtle problems with mood or mental abilities. A general lack of coordination and an unsteady gait often follow. As the disease advances, uncoordinated, jerky body movements become more apparent.
MedicalThe measure of the pressure of water expressed in feet of height of water1 psi = 2.31 feet of water. The measure of pressure at the base or other reference point of a column of fluid. Normally measured in feet of water. The product of the water's weight and a usable difference in elevation gives a measurement of the potential energy possessed by water.
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