myasthenia

myasthenia definition - medical

my·as·the·ni·a (mīˌəs-thēˈnē-ə)

noun
  1. Abnormal muscular weakness or fatigue.
  2. Myasthenia gravis.

Related Forms:

  • myˌas·thenˈic (-thĕnˈĭk) adjective

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