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Nervous System Diseases > Neuromuscular Diseases > Neuromuscular Junction Diseases

Preferred term

Neuromuscular Junction Diseases  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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Entry terms

  • Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
  • Neuromuscular Transmission Disorders

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DC3RF311-R

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