Definition of Lambert-Eaton syndrome

1. Noun. A disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions.


Medical Definition of Lambert-Eaton syndrome

1. A condition characterised by muscle weakness that is similar to the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. For this reason, it has been referred to as myasthenic syndrome. This disorder is caused by an insufficient release of neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) by the nerve cells. Unlike myasthenia gravis, as muscle contractions are continued, strength will increase. The cause of Lambert-Eaton syndrome is unknown, but is usually associated with small cell carcinoma of the lung or an autoimmune illness. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lambert-Eaton Syndrome

Lamarckians
Lamarckism
Lamarckist
Lamarckists
Lamaze
Lamaze method
Lamaze method of childbirth
Lamb
Lamb of God
Lamb shift
Lamb shifts
Lambaréné
Lambert
Lambert's law
Lambert's syndrome
Lambert-Eaton syndrome (current term)
Lambert pine
Lambert pines
Lambertia
Lambertia formosa
Lambian
Lambis
Lambl's excrescences
Lamblia intestinalis
Lambo
Lamborghini
Lamborghinis
Lambos
Lambrinudi
Lambrinudi operation

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