What does PM stand for?

PM stands for various terms. Discover the full forms, meanings, and possible interpretations of PM across different fields and industries.

Polymyositis

Polymyositis (PM) is a type of chronic inflammation of the muscles related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis. The inflammation is predominantly of the endomysium in polymyositis, whereas dermatomyositis is characterized by primarily perimysial inflammation.

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evening (before midnight)
Common MedicalMedicalPharmacy
prophylactic mastectomy
HealthMedical
Pectoralis major
HealthcareMedicalMuscles
Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation occurs in men when semen leave the body (ejaculate) sooner than wanted during sex. Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint. As many as 1 out of 3 people say they have it at some time.

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Plasma Membrane

The plasma membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer, which is two layers of phospholipids back to back. Phospholipids are lipids with a phosphate group attached to them. The phospholipids have one head and two tails. The head is polar and hydrophilic, or water loving. The tails are nonpolar and hydrophobic, or water hating.

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petit mal (form of epilepsy)
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papillary muscle
MedicalMuscles
pectinate muscle
MedicalMuscles
Postmortem
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