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The Tank Girl actress will appear in a multi-episode story arc as a patient suffering from Huntington's disease.
House character Thirteen (Olivia Wilde) was diagnosed with the disease, an inherited genetic neurological disorder, in last season's finale.
Petty's has also made guest appearances on CSI: NY, ER and NYPD Blue.
Season five of House premiered on Fox on Tuesday.
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