Neurodegenerative Diseases Terminology

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noun a-beta is a term used in the field of neuroscience to refer to amyloid-beta, a protein that plays a key role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

  • A-beta is a peptide that is known to accumulate in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
  • My doctor mentioned something about a-beta being related to memory loss.
  • I heard that a-beta is like the bad guy in the brain that causes Alzheimer's.
  • The build-up of a-beta in the brain is like a traffic jam, causing cognitive decline.