Myositis Definition

mīə-sītĭs
noun
Muscular inflammation, usually resulting in pain, soreness, etc.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Myositis

Noun

Singular:
myositis
Plural:
myositides

Origin of Myositis

  • Irregular formation from Greek μῦς (genitive: μυός) "muscle" and -itis.

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Myositis Sentence Examples

  • One of the complications associated with muscle contusions is called myositis ossificans (bone growth within the muscle ).

  • However most hereditary forms actually refer to inclusion body myopathy and not inclusion body myositis.

  • African-Americans may have an increased risk of developing a myositis and poorer outcomes compared to Caucasians.

  • Many diseases, including myositis, are likely to develop as a result of the combination of genes and environmental exposures.

  • A moment's reflection about treating myositis suggests this can be divided into stages.

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Words Starting With

MMYMYO

Words Ending With

SISTIS

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Words Starting With M and Ending With S

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With M8 Letter Words Ending With S