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MG (myasthenia gravis)
Myasthenia gravis (MG): An autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by fatigue and exhaustion of muscles. It is caused by a mistaken immune response to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (AChR), which are found in junctions…
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Show more- Cavy See: Guinea pig
- Cognitive behavior therapy See: Cognitive therapy
- Phosphate A form of phosphoric acid. Calcium phosphate makes bones and teeth hard.
- Tongue base See: Base of tongue
- Lead poisoning Lead poisoning: An environmental hazard capable of causing brain damage. In the US lead poisoning is formally…
- AAMC (Ass Am Medical Colleges) The American Association of Medical Colleges, a nonprofit association of the 125 accredited U.S. medical…
- Labia majora The larger (major) outside pair of labia (lips) of the vulva (the female external genitalia).
- Gravid Pregnant
- Parathyroid insufficiency See: Hypoparathyroidism
- American Academy of Pediatrics AAP. Its member pediatricians 'dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of…
- Fasciolopsis The giant intestinal fluke. See: Fasciolopsis.
- Glycoprotein A molecule that consists of a carbohydrate plus a protein. Glycoproteins play essential roles in the body…