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A form of degeneration occurring in nerve fibers as a result of their division; -- so called from Dr. Waller, who published an account of it in 1850.

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  1. A form of degeneration occurring in nerve fibers as a result of their division; -- so called from Dr. Waller, who published an account of it in 1850.
  2. A form of degeneration occurring in nerve fibers as a result of their division; -- so called from Dr. Waller, who published an account of it in 1850.
  3. A form of degeneration occurring in nerve fibers as a result oftheir division; -- so called from Dr. Waller, who published anaccount of it in 1850.