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Polymyositis is a weakness that occurs in the neck muscles causing them to become limp. It also leads to swelling and muscle pain, general fatigue and soreness in the back.

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What is the prefix for the word polymyositis?

The prefix is poly-. This prefix means many.


Why is polymyositis similar to dermatomyositis?

Dermatomyositis is identical to polymyositis with the addition of a characteristic skin rash.


What is the medical condition polymyositis?

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A progressive condition, usually beginning in adulthood.


What medical term means a disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body?

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What are the effects of polymyositis?

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Are sarcoidosis and polymyositis related or does one cause the other?

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