Wilson's disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Wilson's disease
Named after Samuel Alexander Kinnier Wilson (1878–1936), British neurologist, who described it in 1912
Example Sentences
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"Bergen Williams succumbed to the ravages of Wilson's Disease surrounded by loving family. Bergen was a writer, inventor and actress who played Big Alice on the TV soap General Hospital," the statement reads.
From Fox News
Wilson's disease is a "rare, inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in your liver, brain and other vital organs," according to the Mayo Clinic.
From Fox News
She claimed that drugs that treat Wilson's disease can cost around $50,000 per month.
From Fox News
They also ordered a blood test to look for Wilson’s disease, an inherited inability to eliminate copper from the body, which can cause sudden liver failure in young adults.
From New York Times
Williams has Wilson’s disease, which causes copper to accumulate in vital organs.
From Washington Times
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