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Descending Muscle Paralysis

Disease ID: disease_node_21418

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SubclassofSYMP_0000030
Symp IdSYMP_0020047
Data SourceDOID
Doid Labeldescending muscle paralysis
Doid DescriptionA paralysis that is characterized by a loss of motor function in one or more muscles, which can also be accompanied by a loss of feeling (sensory loss). Descending paralysis contrasts with ascending paralysis in that descending paralysis presents in the upper limbs before the lower limbs. Descending paralysis occurs in conditions such as botulism.
Disease Node Iddisease_node_21418
LabelDescending Muscle Paralysis