Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Abnormal muscular weakness or fatigue.
- noun Myasthenia gravis.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Muscular debility.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun medicine Abnormal
weakness of themuscles ; but especially myasthenia gravis
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun 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
- noun any muscular weakness
Etymologies
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Examples
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The CDC report released by the New England Journal of Medicine said the Mexican toddler had a chronic muscle weakness called myasthenia gravis, a heart defect, a swallowing problem and lack of oxygen.
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He said his health - he suffers from muscular weakness called myasthenia gravis - seemed to be getting back into shape with the aid of drugs and exercise.
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She developed a muscular disorder called myasthenia gravis and underwent a kidney transplant in 1990.
The Seattle Times 2010
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She developed a muscular disorder called myasthenia gravis and underwent a kidney transplant in 1990.
Home By ROCHELLE HINES 2010
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She developed a muscular disorder called myasthenia gravis and underwent a kidney transplant in 1990.
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She developed a muscular disorder called myasthenia gravis and underwent a kidney transplant in 1990.
The Seattle Times 2010
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She developed a muscular disorder called myasthenia gravis and underwent a kidney transplant in 1990.
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She developed a muscular disorder called myasthenia gravis and underwent a kidney transplant in 1990.
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She developed a muscular disorder called myasthenia gravis and underwent a kidney transplant in 1990.
SFGate: Top News Stories By ROCHELLE HINES 2010
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She developed a muscular disorder called myasthenia gravis and underwent a kidney transplant in 1990.
SFGate: Top News Stories By ROCHELLE HINES 2010
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