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The surgical removal of a benign growth from a muscle, especially removal of a fibroid from the uterus. A surgical procedure for removing uterine fibroids (also called myomas). In this procedure, only the fibroids are removed, leaving the remaining uterus intact. Women who have had myomectomies are more likely to require delivery by cesarean section…

The study of muscles and associated structures and diseases. Science or study of the structure and function of muscles. The study of the structure, function, and diseases of the muscles. The scientific study of the structure and function of muscles.  

The process of recording the degree and strength of a muscle contraction with a myograph. Recording of muscular contractions by a myograph.  

An instrument which records the degree and strength of a muscle contraction. An instrument for recording the activity of muscular tissues. Instrument for tracing movements caused by muscular contractions.  

A record showing how a muscle is functioning. Tracing made by the myograph of muscular contractions.  

Referring to movement which comes from an involuntary muscle. Originating in muscle: applied to the inherent rhythmicity of contraction of some muscles (e.g. cardiac muscle), which does not depend on neural influences.  

A condition in which muscle tissue is replaced by fibrous tissue. Increase of connective or fibrous tissue with degeneration of muscular tissue.  

A pain in the muscles.  

A form of epilepsy where the limbs jerk frequently. This uncommon type of epilepsy is typically observed in children aged between 5 and 15, and in adults between the ages of 25 and 40. The hallmark feature is abrupt muscle spasms that can range from mild twitching to severe limb movements. The condition may stay…

Referring to myoclonus. A spasmodic and spontaneous muscle contraction, often occurring in close proximity to the eye, is commonly referred to as a rapid and involuntary twitch.