What is another word for charcot-marie-tooth disease?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɑːkɒtmɐɹˈiːtˈuːθ dɪzˈiːz] (IPA) 
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is a rare and incurable inherited disorder that affects the peripheral nerves. It is named after the three physicians who first described the disease's characteristics in 1886. Synonyms for this disease include peroneal muscular atrophy, hereditary neuropathy type 1, and neurological peroneal muscular atrophy. These terms describe the same condition that affects sensory and motor nerves and causes muscle weakness, numbness, and loss of sensation in the extremities. Although there is no cure, treatment can help manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for those affected by the disease.
