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myasthenia gravis

/ˌmaɪəsˈθiːniə ˈɡrævɪs/

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/ˌmaɪəsˈθiːniə ˈɡrævɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruХроническое аутоиммунное нервно-мышечное заболевание, вызывающее слабость скелетных мышц, которая усиливается после периодов активности и улучшается после отдыха.

A chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which worsens after periods of activity and improves after rest.

  1. Chronic autoimmune diseaseC2formal

    A chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue, often affecting the eyes, face, and swallowing muscles.

    ruХроническое аутоиммунное заболевание

    • The patient was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis after experiencing double vision and drooping eyelids.
    • Treatment for myasthenia gravis often includes medications to improve nerve-muscle communication.
    • Myasthenia gravis can cause difficulty swallowing and speaking, especially later in the day.