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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 ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Diseases

An autoimmune neuromuscular disease caused by a defect in the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles, that occurs when there is an interruption at the place where nerve cells connect with the ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Diseases

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 ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Medicine

A neurotransmitter present in the autonomic nervous system. It is the only neurotransmitter used in the motor division of the somatic nervous system and acts on both central nervous system and the ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Medicine

Also known as anti-cholinesterase, is a chemical responsible for the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine. This results in an increased level and duration of the ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Medicine

An antimuscarinic agents given in preoperative stage to decrease body secretions such as saliva. Atropine helps maintain the normal beat of the heart during surgery and anesthesia. It also blocks and ...

Domain: Health care; Category: Medicine

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.

Domain: Health care; Category: Medicine

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