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Bruxism and L-DOPA

Shortcuts: Differences, Similarities, Jaccard Similarity Coefficient, References.

Difference between Bruxism and L-DOPA

Bruxism vs. L-DOPA

Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching. L-DOPA, also known as levodopa or L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine is an amino acid that is made and used as part of the normal biology of humans, as well as some animals and plants.

Similarities between Bruxism and L-DOPA

Bruxism and L-DOPA have 8 things in common (in Unionpedia): Central nervous system, Dopamine, Dopamine agonist, Dyskinesia, Insomnia, Neurotransmitter, Parkinson's disease, Somnolence.

Central nervous system

The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

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Dopamine

Dopamine (DA, a contraction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine) is an organic chemical of the catecholamine and phenethylamine families that plays several important roles in the brain and body.

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Dopamine agonist

A dopamine receptor agonist is a compound that activates dopamine receptors.

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Dyskinesia

Dyskinesia refers to a category of movement disorders that are characterized by involuntary muscle movements, including movements similar to tics or chorea and diminished voluntary movements.

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Insomnia

Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping.

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Neurotransmitter

Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that enable neurotransmission.

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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system.

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Somnolence

Somnolence (alternatively "sleepiness" or "drowsiness") is a state of strong desire for sleep, or sleeping for unusually long periods (compare hypersomnia).

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Bruxism and L-DOPA Comparison

Bruxism has 172 relations, while L-DOPA has 119. As they have in common 8, the Jaccard index is 2.75% = 8 / (172 + 119).

References

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