Tag: brain disorders

Jakob-Creutzfeldt Disease Definition and Description of Jakob-Creutzfeldt Disease Jakob-Creutzfeldt Disease (JCD), also known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), is a rare and degenerative brain disorder classified as a prion disease. It causes rapid neurodegeneration in humans, leading to severe cognitive impairment and physical disability. This condition is characterized by the accumulation of misfolded proteins, known as…