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Glossary of key terms in PSP
Grasping PSP's intricacies hinges on understanding key definitions and concepts. Familiarity with these principles will help you navigate its complexities.
Imaging-supported diagnosis
A diagnosis reinforced by findings from imaging techniques (e.g., MRI, PET) that show disease-specific changes.
Immunotherapy
A type of therapy based on stimulating or suppressing the immune system.
Incidence
The number of new cases of a disease occurring in a specific population over a specific period of time.
Intracellular
Located or occurring within the interior of a cell.
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