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Number of Blossarys: 51
The scientific study of plasma serum and other fluids inside the body. It usually refers to the diagnostic identification of antibodies in the serum. The formation of antibodies results as response ...
A rare autoimmune, presynaptic disorder of the neuromuscular transmission. It results in weakness of the limb muscles, depressed tendon reflexes, autonomic changes and posttetanic potentiation. The ...
An ion channel in the body which allows the transmission of electrical charges of cells. Such charges are carried on a calcium ion that can travel freely back and forth through the calcium channel.
A diagnostic test for Myasthenia Gravis. This makes use of ice application in the weak muscle groups with a time span of five minutes. An improvement in the strength of the weak muscles makes the ...
Also known as Tensilon test, is a confirmation test for Myasthenia Gravis which requires the intravenous administration of edrophonium chloride or neostigmine drugs to block acetylcholine breakdown ...
A painless, noninvasive projection radiograph of the chest that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest. It is used to diagnose conditions affecting the chest, its contents, and nearby ...
A complete evaluation of the respiratory system that measures the lungs capacity to take in and release air from the atmosphere into the circulation of the body. It used to identify the extent of the ...