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Anageria is the medical term for Progeria. There is a thread in the sci.med group discussing this way back in '95, but the poster never published a follow-up, I think.
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∙ 12y agoProgeria (pronounced proJEERIA) is the common name. The correct full name for it is Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and is caused by a mutation in the Lamin A/C
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What is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging?
Progeria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progeria
How did Progeria get its name?
it got its name from greek meaning prematurely old
What is the disease that make young people look old?
Progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome to give it it's full name.
Is albinism hemophilia progeria or huntingtons disease more common in males?
Hemophilia
Where is progeria most common in the world?
it is said that it is from all around the world and it is mostly common in asain/polynesian decent.
Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?
progeria is recessive, that's an easy question, dont be dumbactually progeria is dominant, according to the Progeria Research Foundation
Can adults get Progeria?
No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13
Did Tom Cruise have progeria?
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is autosomal dominant.
Has anyone survives progeria?
The oldest person recorded with Progeria, was 21.
What was the name of the 19 year old with progeria on the Jeremy kyle show?
Dean andrews
Are there been any new genetic treatments to treat progeria?
There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.
