Associations to the word «Myasthenia»

Wiktionary

MYASTHENIA, noun. (medicine) Abnormal weakness of the muscles; but especially myasthenia gravis

Dictionary definition

MYASTHENIA, noun. 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.
MYASTHENIA, noun. Any muscular weakness.

Wise words

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