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Preferred term

Respiratory Paralysis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Complete or severe weakness of the muscles of respiration. This condition may be associated with MOTOR NEURON DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVE DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION DISEASES; SPINAL CORD DISEASES; injury to the PHRENIC NERVE; and other disorders.

Synonym(s)

  • Diaphragmatic Paralysis
  • Paralysis, Respiratory Muscle

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-R2PD465C-K

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