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polymyalgia rheumatica

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[pol-ee-mahy-al-jee-uh roo-mat-i-kuh, -al-juh] / ˌpɒl i maɪˈæl dʒi ə rʊˈmæt ɪ kə, -ˈæl dʒə /

noun

Pathology.

  1. a chronic inflammatory disease, common among older persons, characterized by recurrent episodes of muscle pain and stiffness, sometimes leading to cardiovascular complications or blindness.

Etymology

Origin of polymyalgia rheumatica

From New Latin, dating back to 1955–60; see origin at poly-, myalgia, rheumatic

Example Sentences

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Scientists have found success in treating a 'neglected' inflammatory condition, polymyalgia rheumatica, with a drug that could provide an alternative to steroids for patients.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2023

Mr. Huntsman had a painful inflammatory condition, polymyalgia rheumatica, and previously had prostate cancer.

From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2018

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