dermatomyositis
A disease of connective tissue, related to polymyositis, characterized by inflammation…A disease of connective tissue, related to polymyositis, characterized by inflammation of the muscles and skin.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A disease of connective tissue, related to polymyositis, characterized by inflammation of the muscles and skin.
More definitions
- myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals
Origin
From dermato- + myositis.From dermato- + myositis.
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Forms
plural: dermatomyositides| Singular | dermatomyositis |
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uncountable
Synonyms
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