Neuromuscular Junction Diseases

Conditions characterized by impaired transmission of impulses at the NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION. This may result from disorders that affect receptor function, pre- or postsynaptic membrane function, or ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE activity. The majority of diseases in this category are associated with autoimmune, toxic, or inherited conditions.

Year introduced: 2000

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Tree Number(s): C10.668.758

MeSH Unique ID: D020511

Entry Terms:

• Neuromuscular Junction Disease
• Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
• Neuromuscular Junction Disorder
• Neuromuscular Transmission Disorders
• Neuromuscular Transmission Disorder
• Neuromuscular Junction Toxic Disorders
• Toxic Disorders, Neuromuscular Junction

Previous Indexing:

• Neuromuscular Junction (1966-1999)

See Also:

• Channelopathies

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nervous System Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuromuscular Junction Diseases
Botulism
Myasthenia Gravis
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
Myasthenia Gravis, Autoimmune, Experimental
Myasthenia Gravis, Neonatal
Myasthenic Syndromes, Congenital