MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
\mˌa͡ɪɐsθˈiːni͡ə ɡɹˈavɪs], \mˌaɪɐsθˈiːniə ɡɹˈavɪs], \m_ˌaɪ__ɐ_s_θ_ˈiː_n_iə ɡ_ɹ_ˈa_v_ɪ_s]\
Definitions of MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
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a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions
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a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions
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A disorder of neuromuscular transmission characterized by weakness of cranial and skeletal muscles. Autoantibodies directed against acetylcholine receptors damage the motor endplate portion of the NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION, impairing the transmission of impulses to skeletal muscles. Clinical manifestations may include diplopia, ptosis, and weakness of facial, bulbar, respiratory, and proximal limb muscles. The disease may remain limited to the ocular muscles. THYMOMA is commonly associated with this condition. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1459)
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