Muscle Weakness

A vague complaint of debility, fatigue, or exhaustion attributable to weakness of various muscles. The weakness can be characterized as subacute or chronic, often progressive, and is a manifestation of many muscle and neuromuscular diseases. (From Wyngaarden et al., Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 19th ed, p2251)

Also Known As:

Muscular Weakness; Muscle Weaknesses; Muscular Weaknesses; Weakness, Muscle; Weakness, Muscular; Weaknesses, Muscle; Weaknesses, Muscular

Musculoskeletal Diseases: 719
- Muscular Diseases: 10128
  - Muscle Weakness: 4747
Nervous System Diseases: 14178
- Neurologic Manifestations: 7102
  - Neuromuscular Manifestations: 23
    - Muscle Weakness: 4747
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Pathologic Processes: 10023
  - Muscle Weakness: 4747
- Signs and Symptoms
  - Neurologic Manifestations: 7102
    - Neuromuscular Manifestations: 23
      - Muscle Weakness: 4747

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