Accessibility
Print
Krembil Neuroscience Centre (KNC)
Neuromuscular Program - A to Z Glossary
Overview 
Clinics Research Staff Patient Information A - Z Glossary Map & Directions Health Professionals Media Room
This is not an exhaustive list, but includes some of the terminology commonly used in the assessment and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders:
Myasthenia Gravis
A chronic neuromuscular disorder that produces weakness and abnormally rapid fatigue of the voluntary muscles.
Neuromuscular Disorder
A progressive disorder caused by the improper functioning of nerves and muscles in the body. These muscles weaken and waste away over time, making it difficult to speak, breathe or move.
Neurologist
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the brain, spine and other parts of the nervous system.
Neurosurgeon
A surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of disorders and diseases of the brain, spine and other parts of the nervous system.
For more additional terms and access to dictionaries, visit UHN Health Information References.
