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Preferred Term:

neuromuscular disorders

Definition:
A general term encompassing lower motor neuron disease; peripheral nervous system diseases; and certain muscular diseases. Manifestations include muscle weakness; fasciculation; muscle atrophy; spasm; myokymia; muscle hypertonia, myalgias, and muscle hypotonia.
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Entry Terms:
  • neuromuscular diseases
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/205276
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RDF/XMLCreated 2013-09-11, last modified 2017-05-31