Nielsen-Jacobs syndrome: A rare condition where damage to the part of the brain called the cingulated gyri results in agnosia, apraxia and aphasia. The cingulated gyri is responsible for emotions, memory, learning and processing skills. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Nielsen-Jacobs syndrome is available below.
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Prognosis for Nielsen-Jacobs syndrome: severe
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