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lambert-eaton syndrome

noun

Simple meaning

A disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back.

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ˈlæmbɹˈtiətənsɪndɹoʊm

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noun

  1. Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome

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