POLYMYOSITIS

polymyositis

(noun) myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling; progression and severity vary among individuals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

polymyositis (uncountable)

(medicine) An inflammatory disease affecting multiple muscles

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

28 June 2025

ALLERGIC

(adjective) having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); “allergic children”; “hypersensitive to pollen”


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