Definition of PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica)
PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica): A disorder of the muscles and joints of older persons characterized by pain and stiffness, affecting both sides of the body, and involving the shoulders, arms, neck, and buttock areas. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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