POSTPOLIOMYELITIS SYNDROME
\pə͡ʊstpˈə͡ʊlɪˌɒmɪɪlˈa͡ɪtɪs sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \pəʊstpˈəʊlɪˌɒmɪɪlˈaɪtɪs sˈɪndɹəʊm], \p_əʊ_s_t_p_ˈəʊ_l_ɪ__ˌɒ_m_ɪ__ɪ_l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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A syndrome characterized by new neuromuscular symptoms that occur at least 15 years after clinical stability has been attained in patients with a prior history of symptomatic poliomyelitis. Clinical features include new muscular weakness and atrophy of the limbs, bulbar innervated musculature, and muscles of respiration, combined with excessive fatigue, joint pain, and reduced stamina. The process is marked by slow progression and periods of stabilization. (From Ann NY Acad Sci 1995 May 25;753:68-80)
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