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Glossary - M

myopathy

Definition:

  • myopathy - disease of the muscle tissue not related to nerve function

 

| maculopapular rash | malaise | manic reaction | melena | meningitis | muscle atrophy | myalagia | mydriasis | myocardial infarct | myopathy | myositis |

 

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