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Alzheimers DictionaryA-E | F-J | K-O | P-S | T-Ztangles: Twisted fibers that accumulate inside nerve cells.
tau: A naturally occurring brain chemical. Excessive accumulations of tau protein have been associated with Alzheimer's disease.
transgenic: An organism containing genes from another organism.
ward: A person who is under a guardian's charge or protection.
vascular dementia: A common form of dementia that results when the arteries that supply blood to the brain become narrow or blocked.
vasopressin: A stress-related hormone that is partly responsible for aggression.
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