Myasthenia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013311",
  "term": "Myasthenia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition of abnormal muscular weakness or fatigue. In toxicology, it describes a functional deficit that can result from exposure to certain neurotoxic agents that interfere with neuromuscular transmission. A well-known autoimmune form, myasthenia gravis, is caused by antibodies that block or destroy acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1268 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/myasthenia/"
}