polymyositis

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Noun polymyositis has 1 sense

polymyositis - myositis characterixed by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling; progression and severity vary among individuals
--₁ is a kind of myositis

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Polymyositis

Description

Polymyositis is a rare inflammatory muscle disease that causes progressive muscle weakness and inflammation.

This term can also refer to a specific type of autoimmune myopathy.

Senses

1. Noun: A rare inflammatory muscle disease.

2. Noun: Autoimmune myopathy.

Sample Sentences

1. She was diagnosed with polymyositis after experiencing persistent muscle weakness.

2. The patient's polymyositis symptoms improved with corticosteroid treatment.

3. Polymyositis can affect people of all ages, but it is most common in adults.

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