Pa'nar Syndrome

Pa'nar Syndrome is a Vulcan neural disease, resulting in the degradation of the synaptic pathways, as well as the endocrine and immune systems.

Caused by a disruption of neuroelectric impulses in the midbrain (transfer of information between the nervous system and the body), exclusively during mind melds performed by a Vulcan who has been improperly trained.

• An experience mind-melder can preform a proper meld, and cure the patient.

The disease and its cure were known in Surak's time, but by the 22nd century, the knowledge of the cure had been lost or suppressed.

By the 22nd century, mind melding was considered an "unnatural" practice. As a result, those afflicted with Pa'nar Syndrome were ostracized from Vulcan society. Consequently, medical research towards finding a cure was not a priority.

In 2152, when Vulcan crewmember T'Pol suffered from this disease, Dr. Phlox was able to improve the course of treatment.

• In 2154, T'Pol was completely cured by the Syrrannite leader T'Pau, who performed another mind meld on T'Pol to cure the illness.