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		camillomiller on May 15, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What’s the difference between an -ectomy, an -osto... Yep, from mys, muscle and mouse (because the movement of the muscle reminds the sudden movements of mice). Fibromyalgia -> Muscle Fiber Pain.

wildylion on May 16, 2024 [–]

I think it wasn't because of the movement, but because a particular small muscle looked like a mouse when excised.

Oh, no, you seem to be right - it's about the movement.

https://www.etymonline.com/word/muscle#etymonline_v_19290

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