myasthenic
Myasthenia-Related
Plain-language definition
Relating to myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction. Myasthenic symptoms include fluctuating ptosis and double vision.
Where this term comes up
“By applying cold to the eyelid, the test temporarily improves myasthenic weakness, providing a rapid and cost-free clue to the diagnosis.”
“Emergency preparedness is important: myasthenic crisis is a medical emergency”
Guide · Ocular Myasthenia Gravis - Management and Warning Signs
“For myasthenic crisis”
Treatment · Plasmapheresis (Plasma Exchange)
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Clinical terms are words clinicians use to describe symptoms, signs, risk factors, or patterns seen during evaluation.
Related glossary terms
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- immunosuppressive
Immune System Suppression
- ptosis
Drooping Upper Eyelid
- neuromuscular
Nerve-Muscle Related
- diplopia
Double Vision
- anti-MuSK
Anti-Muscle-Specific Kinase
A note on medical context
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