inclusion body myositis (n)

n14209836

type n
lex_filenum 26
def myositis characterized by weakness of limb muscles (especially the thighs and wrists and fingers)
def sometimes involves swallowing muscles
def onset after 50 and slowly progressive
def seen more often in men than in women
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Hypernym myositis
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Hyponym myositis

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