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polymyalgia

pol·y·my·al·gi·a rheu·mat·i·ca
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Transcription

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

Definition of polymyalgia word

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

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Origin of polymyalgia

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1955-60; See origin at poly-, myalgia, rheumatic

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Parts of speech for Polymyalgia

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polymyalgia popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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