Polymyositis
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| Polymyositis | |
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| Term | Polymyositis |
| Short definition | Polymyositis - (pronounced) (PAH-lee-MY-oh-SY-tis) An inflammatory disease of the muscles closest to the middle of the body. It causes weakness, inability to stand, climb, lift, or reach stairs. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Polymyositis - (pronounced) (PAH-lee-MY-oh-SY-tis) An inflammatory disease of the muscles closest to the middle of the body. It causes weakness, inability to stand, climb, lift, or reach stairs. It can also cause muscle pain and difficulty swallowing, and affect the lungs and heart. Polymyositis increases the risk of certain types of cancer
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