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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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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.

Neuromuscular Diseases Medical Definitions and Terms

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