myositis

English

Etymology

Irregular formation from Ancient Greek μῦς (mûs, “muscle”) (genitive μυός (muós)) +‎ -itis.

Noun

myositis (countable and uncountable, plural myositides)

Inflammation of the muscles.
Synonyms: myitis, sarcitis

Derived terms

dermatomyositis
myositis ossificans

Related terms

myofibrosis

Translations

inflammation of the muscles

Irish: mióisíteas m
Italian: miosite (it) f
Spanish: miositis f

Anagrams

simosity

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