HealthJuly 10, 2026
tauopathy
/tɔːˈɒpəθi/
Definition
A class of neurodegenerative diseases characterized by the abnormal accumulation and aggregation of tau proteins within the brain.
Etymology
The word is a compound of 'tau,' referring to the specific microtubule-associated protein, and the suffix '-pathy,' derived from the Greek 'patheia' meaning suffering or disease.
In the news
While the term appeared in the article's broader list of medical categories, it refers to conditions like Alzheimer's disease that were mentioned in related sidebar links regarding brain research.
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