What is another word for tabes dorsales?
Pronunciation:
[ tˈe͡ɪbz dˈɔːse͡ɪlz], [ tˈeɪbz dˈɔːseɪlz], [ t_ˈeɪ_b_z d_ˈɔː_s_eɪ_l_z]
Synonyms for Tabes dorsales:
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How to use "Tabes dorsales" in context?
Tubes network throughout your body, transporting blood and tissue to and from your various organs. Under normal circumstances, these tubes function smoothly and efficiently, but when they become blocked, as can happen with a tabes dorsales, the consequences can be severe.
The most common cause of a tabes dorsales is a blood clot, but other causes include infection, cancer, and cirrhosis. If the clot is small, it may pass through the body without causing problems. However, if the clot is large or blocks a major vein, the patient may experience extreme pain, fever, and shortness of breath.
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