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

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COWBERRY

(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries


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In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.

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