Myasthenia

usgb/maɪəˈsθiːniə/
noun

A medical condition marked by weakness or fatigue in the muscles, particularly after activity.

Patients with myasthenia often experience muscle weakness that increases with exertion.
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Often appears as...

  • myasthenia gravis
  • autoimmune disease

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myasthenia gravis, muscle weakness, autoimmune condition

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Use in discussions about muscle disorders.

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