Lambert-Eaton syndrome

Noun

Meaning

a disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions

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Synonyms

Eaton-Lambert syndrome carcinomatous myopathy myasthenic syndrome autoimmune disease Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome disease marked by fluctuating muscle weakness disease seen in patients with lung cancer disorder of neuromuscular transmission disorder of the neuromuscular junction gradual onset of muscle weakness presynaptic disorder of neuromuscular transmission rare presynaptic disorder autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction muscle weakness of the limbs myasthenic syndrome of lambert-eaton
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Antonyms

healthiness healthfulness physical wellness perfect condition solid health strong constitution
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Hypernyms

disease of the neuromuscular junction

Close letter words and terms

Lambert's cypress Lambert-Beer law Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome Lamberth Lamberti Lambertia