Look up: POLYMYOSITIS

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   polymyositis
   [n] - inflammation of many muscles
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   Polymyositis
   an autoimmune disease of connective tissue in which muscles weaken and become inflamed
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   Polymyositis
   inflammatory condition of the proximal skeletal muscles that can affect the bulbar musculature, and which can also be associated with underlying systemic autoimmune illnesses
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   Polymyositis
   Our Polymyositis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Polymyositis Polymyositis: A chronic inflammatory disease of muscle that begins when white blood cells, the immune cells of inflammation, spontaneously invade muscles, especially the muscles closest to the trunk or torso, resulting in sometimes severe musc ...
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   polymyositis
   <pathology> An inflammatory condition of muscle of unknown aetiology. Muscle pain and weakness are common symptoms of this condition. When associated with a skin rash the condition is referred to as dermatomyositis. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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   polymyositis
   noun myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling; progression and severity vary among individuals
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   Polymyositis
   `Polymyositis` is a type of inflammatory myopathy, related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis. Polymyositis means 'many muscle inflammation'. Polymyositis tends to become evident in adulthood, presenting with bilateral proximal muscle weakness, often noted in the upper legs due to early fatigue while walking. Sometimes the weakness presents itself by the person being unable to rise from a seated position without help, or inability t...
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   polymyositis
   (pol″e-mi″o-si´tis) a chronic, progressive inflammatory disease of skeletal muscle, seen in both children and adults, characterized by symmetrical weakness of the limb girdles, neck, and pharynx. It is usually associated with pain and tenderness, and may be preceded or followed by manifestations typica...
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   polymyositis
   chronic, progressive inflammation of skeletal muscles, particularly the muscles of the shoulders and pelvis.[2 related articles]
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    polymyositis
    Inflammation of a number of voluntary muscles simultaneously. [poly- + G. mys, muscle, + -itis, inflammation]
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