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Robert E. Barrett
American neurologist.
Associated eponyms:
Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome
A very rare disease with degeneration of the globus pallidus, red nucleus, and substantia nigra of the brain. It is characterized by progressive Parkinson-like rigidity, athetotic movements, and progressive mental and emotional retardation.
Biography:
Robert E. Barrett, MD, Ph.D., is clinical professor of general neurology, The Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia University Department of Neurology
We thank Grace E. Jacobs for information submitted.
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