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Subset: AAEP Diagnosis Terms

This subset includes diagnoses and findings for equine practitioners to record patient information electronically. This view is limited to the descriptions deemed preferred and acceptable by AAEP. More detailed information, including the concept name and identifier, definition, and additional descriptions, is available by clicking on a term. This view is for evaluation purposes only. A different format will be used for distribution and utilization by vendors and veterinarians.

Display Full List: AAEP Diagnosis Terms

Current Concept:
  Fullyspecifiedname: Myasthenia gravis (disorder)
  ConceptId: 91637004

SNOMED Definition:
(Full definition may include Is A relationships NOT present in Subset)
  Is a   Antibody-mediated activation and inactivation (disorder)
  Is a   Autoimmune disease (disorder)
  Is a   Combined disorder of muscle AND peripheral nerve (disorder)
  Is a   Disorder of neuromuscular transmission (disorder)
  Is a   Immune-mediated neuropathy (disorder)
Group 1
  Finding site (attribute)   Neuromuscular junction (cell structure)
  Pathological process (attribute)   Autoimmune process (qualifier value)
Group 2
  Finding site (attribute)   Skeletal muscle structure (body structure)
Group 3
  Pathological process (attribute)   Hypersensitivity process (qualifier value)
  This concept is sufficiently defined.

Default Descriptions (Synonyms): Show DescriptionIDs
  Fully specified name: Myasthenia gravis (disorder)
  Synonym: Erb-Goldflam disease
  Synonym: MG - Myasthenia gravis
  Synonym: Miastenia grave
  Synonym: Myasthenia gravis

AAEP Diagnosis Terms Description Preferences:
  Preferred: Myasthenia gravis