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Definition of RhabdomyolysisRhabdomyolysis: A condition in which skeletal muscle is broken down, releasing muscle enzymes and electrolytes from inside the muscle cells. Risks of rhabdomyolysis include muscle breakdown and kidney failure because the cellular component myo- Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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