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Number of Blossarys: 51
An autoimmune neuromuscular disease caused by a defect in the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles, that occurs when there is an interruption at the place where nerve cells connect with the ...
A neurotransmitter present in the autonomic nervous system. It is the only neurotransmitter used in the motor division of the somatic nervous system and acts on both central nervous system and the ...
Also known as anti-cholinesterase, is a chemical responsible for the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine. This results in an increased level and duration of the ...
A medical term for a falling or drooping eyelid. This term refers only to the upper eyelid and not the lower eyelid. This is cause by a weakness of the eyelid muscles and can occur to one or both ...
Also known as double vision, is the perception of dual images of a single object that may be displaced horizontally, vertically, or diagonally and may be both horizontally and vertically or ...
A condition in which there is a weakness and difficulty controlling or coordinating the muscles you use when you speak. This characterized by a slurred speech that may be difficult to understand.
A medical intervention in which gas is moved toward and from the lungs through the use of an external device connected directly to the patient. This replaces spontaneous breathing. It may involve a ...