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polymyositis [¦päl·i‚mī·ə′sīd·əs] (medicine) Inflammation of many muscles simultaneously. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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ENAs are defined target antigens in a variety of autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, systemic sclerosis, and polymyositis (Pahor et al. 31) Cytokine expression (ie, interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factor-[alpha]) and macrophages were detected in muscle, indicating proteolysis and inflammation, in 5 individuals with HIV and known polymyositis or wasting syndrome. A 35-year-old woman with a history of polymyositis was evaluated for signs and symptoms of aspiration. |
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