Glossary Of Medical Terms
As you're learning more about MMN, you may come across some unfamiliar words or phrases. That's why we've put together this list of MMN-related medical terms for your reference.
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Glossary of medical terms
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A rare disease affecting motor neurons that gets worse over time and that can be life-threatening.
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Antibodies are proteins made by the immune system to fight infections. Sometimes, increased levels of GM1 antibodies show up in blood test results for people with MMN.
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Lack or absence of symmetry; not the same on both sides. MMN symptoms are considered asymmetric because they occur on one side of the body more than the other side.
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The long, threadlike part of a neuron that carries impulses.
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A condition that occurs when the nerve that runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The dominant hand is usually affected first.
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A disorder of the nerves that causes weakness and loss of function in the legs and arms. Its symptoms get worse over time.
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When a nerve impulse doesn't transmit correctly at some point along a nerve fiber.
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Relating to the skull or head.
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Ability to perform tasks, especially with the hands.
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Parts of the body that are located further away from the center. For example, the hand is distal to the shoulder.
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The recording of the electrical activity of muscle tissue.
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Small, brief muscle twitches that may be seen under the skin. These may be a symptom of a condition that affects motor neurons.
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Extreme tiredness caused by illness or excessive activity.
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A rare disorder that causes your immune system to attack your peripheral nervous system.
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Proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system that function as antibodies.
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Administered into a vein.
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Nerve cells that connect to muscle tissue and control movement.
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A rare medical disorder in which nerves that control muscles are attacked by the body's immune system.
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Having to do with the nervous system or nerves.
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Damage, disease, or dysfunction of one or more nerves.
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Having to do with the senses (touch, sight, hearing, taste, smell).
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Nerve cells that make you aware of pressure, temperature (eg, if something feels too hot or cold), and pain.
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Having to do with an involuntary or abnormal muscular contraction.