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Disability Terms starting with "T"

Terminal Illness

A terminal illness is an illness that, because of its nature, can be expected to cause the patient's death.

Tourette syndrome

Tourette Syndrome is an inherited, neurological disorder characterized by repeated and involuntary body movements (tics) and uncontrollable vocal sounds.

Takes psychiatric medication

Medication may be an effective part of the treatment for several psychiatric disorders for childhood and adolescence.

Trisomy 13

Trisomy 13 is a chromosomal, genetic disorder which begins before birth. It is sometimes called Patau's syndrome, trisomy 13-15D or simply trisomy syndrome.

Trisomy 18

Trisomy 18 is a genetic disorder with onset before birth. It is sometimes called Edwards's Syndrome, trisomy E, or trisomy 16-18.

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