rhabdomyolysis
Definitions
The rapid disintegration of striated muscle tissue accompanied by the excretion of myoglobin in the urine.
Equivalents
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Examples
“Add⟳ another problem to the long list of issues stirring conflict between Coach Mike Shanahan and defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth: rhabdomyolysis. The condition causes the rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle because of injury to muscle tissue, and rhabdomyolysis is what sidelined Haynesworth in practice last⟳ week, three people familiar with the situation said Sunday.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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