Definition: Deposits of a protein named tau that accumulate inside nerve cells. Tangles render nerve cells unable to carry out necessary brain functions. Tangles, along with plaques, are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
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From Carrie Hill, PhD, former About.com Guide
Updated March 04, 2008
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