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Number of Blossarys: 51
A medical intervention in which gas is moved toward and from the lungs through the use of an external device connected directly to the patient. This replaces spontaneous breathing. It may involve a ...
A parasympathomimetic that affects the body's chemicals involved in the communication between nerve impulses and muscle movement. It is used to treat Myasthenia Gravis and is given after surgery to ...
A medical term for a falling or drooping eyelid. This term refers only to the upper eyelid and not the lower eyelid. This is cause by a weakness of the eyelid muscles and can occur to one or both ...
A complete evaluation of the respiratory system that measures the lungs capacity to take in and release air from the atmosphere into the circulation of the body. It used to identify the extent of the ...
A parasympathomimetic and a quaternary amine which is absorbed poorly in the gut and cannot cross the blood–brain barrier. It prevents acetylcholine breakdown and used to improve muscle strength in ...
A surgical procedure which involves the removal of the thymus. This is done to persons with Myasthenia Gravis in order to suppress the immune system and is also done to those who has tumor in the ...