myasthenia gravis

US /ˌmaɪ.əsˈθiː.ni.ə ˈɡræv.ɪs/
UK /ˌmaɪ.əsˈθiː.ni.ə ˈɡræv.ɪs/
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myasthenia gravis, ernstige spierzwakte

a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the skeletal (voluntary) muscles of the body

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She was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis after experiencing severe muscle weakness.
Ze werd gediagnosticeerd met myasthenia gravis na ernstige spierzwakte te hebben ervaren.
Treatment for myasthenia gravis often involves medications that improve neuromuscular transmission.
De behandeling van myasthenia gravis omvat vaak medicatie die de neuromusculaire overdracht verbetert.