What is another word for Georges Gilles De la tourette?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɔːd͡ʒɪz d͡ʒˈɪlz də lˌa tʊ͡əɹˈɛt] (IPA)
Georges Gilles de la Tourette was a French neurologist who first described Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. The syndrome is often abbreviated as 'TS'. In addition, Gilles de la Tourette is also associated with several eponymous diseases, including Gilles de la Tourette dementia, Gilles de la Tourette orthopedic syndrome, and Gilles de la Tourette cardiomyopathy. In medical terms, the condition is sometimes referred to as 'Tourette's', 'Tourette's disorder', or simply 'Gilles de la Tourette'. While it is often diagnosed in childhood, TS can affect people of any age and particularly impacts males. Treatment varies depending on the severity of symptoms and may include medication, behavioral therapy, or a combination of both.