Meaning & use
myositis
A medical condition involving inflammation of the muscles, causing weakness, pain, or swelling.
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The rheumatologist diagnosed her persistent muscle pain as a form of myositis.
Treatment for myositis often includes medication to reduce inflammation and physical therapy.
A note on using this word
Myositis is a clinical term; specific types include polymyositis and dermatomyositis, which affect different groups of muscles.
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