TARAXACUM DENS LEONIS
\tˈaɹɐksˌakəm dˈɛnz lˈi͡əniz], \tˈaɹɐksˌakəm dˈɛnz lˈiəniz], \t_ˈa_ɹ_ɐ_k_s_ˌa_k_ə_m d_ˈɛ_n_z l_ˈiə_n_i_z]\
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Dandelion. It is somewhat tonic, diuretic, and laxative, and was formerly used in hepatic disorders. Dried, ground, and roasted, it is sometimes used with or as a substitute for coffee. The extract and fluidextract of dandelion are official in the U. S. Ph., and a compound elixir of dandelion in the N. F.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Olivopontocerebellar Atrophies
- group inherited disorders which share progressive ataxia combination with atrophy CEREBELLUM; PONS; inferior olivary nuclei. Additional features include RIGIDITY; NYSTAGMUS; RETINAL DEGENERATION; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; DEMENTIA; URINARY INCONTINENCE; OPHTHALMOPLEGIA. familial has an earlier onset (second decade) and may feature spinal cord atrophy. sporadic form tends to present in the fifth or sixth decade, is considered a clinical subtype MULTIPLE SYSTEM ATROPHY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1085)