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Huntington's disease
Huntington's disease (HD), also known as Huntington's chorea, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by involuntary movements (chorea), cognitive impairment, and psychiatric symptoms. HD is caused by a genetic mutation in the huntingtin (HTT) gene, leading to the degeneration of specific neurons in the brain, particularly in the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex.