Neuromuscular Diseases
| Medical Definition: |
A general term encompassing lower MOTOR NEURON DISEASE; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; and certain MUSCULAR DISEASES. Manifestations include MUSCLE WEAKNESS; FASCICULATION; muscle ATROPHY; SPASM; MYOKYMIA; MUSCLE HYPERTONIA, myalgias, and MUSCLEHYPOTONIA. |
| Guide Notes: |
GEN; do not confuse xref AMYOTONIA CONGENITA with MYOTONIA CONGENITA |
| Also Called: |
Foley-Denny-Brown Syndrome,Oppenheim Disease |
| Previously Indexed: |
Muscular Diseases (1966-1970),Nervous System Diseases (1966-1970) |
Neuromuscular Diseases Categories.
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Neuromuscular Junction Diseases - Conditions characterized by impaired transmission of impulses at the NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION. This may result from disorders that affect receptor function, pre- or postsynaptic membrane function, or ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE activity. The majority of diseases in this category are associated with autoimmune, toxic, or inherited conditions. |
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Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - Diseases of the peripheral nerves external to the brain and spinal cord, which includes diseases of the nerve roots, ganglia, plexi, autonomic nerves, sensory nerves, and motor nerves. |
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