Myasthenia Gravis (Noun)
Meaning
A chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Myasthenia gravis is a debilitating condition that affects the neuromuscular system, causing weakness and fatigue in the muscles.
- She was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis after experiencing difficulty swallowing and speaking due to muscle weakness in her face and neck.
- The doctor explained that myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the receptors for acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions.
- As the disease progressed, she found it increasingly difficult to perform daily tasks due to the muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis.
- Researchers are working to develop new treatments for myasthenia gravis, including medications that can help restore the normal functioning of the neuromuscular junctions.