Polymyositis

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Polymyositis
TermPolymyositis
Short definitionPolymyositis - (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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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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