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neuromuscular disorders  

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  • Disorders that affect the central and peripheral nervous system which ultimately lead to muscle dysfunction are termed neuromuscular diseases. There are more than 40 different types of neuromuscular diseases that have been identified. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Neuromuscular Disorders]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/neuromuscular_disorders

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