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ˌmaɪ əˈsaɪ tɪsmyosi·tis
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Princeton's WordNet
myositisnoun
inflammation of muscle tissue
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myositisnoun
Inflammation of the muscles.
Etymology: Irregular formation from Greek μῦς (genitive: μυός) "muscle" and -itis.
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myositis
Myositis is a medical term referring to inflammation of the muscles, often causing muscle weakness and pain. It can be caused by injury, infection, certain medications, or autoimmune conditions. The severity and duration of myositis can vary, depending on the cause. Chronic forms of myositis can lead to muscle atrophy and severe physical disability.
Webster Dictionary
Myositisnoun
inflammation of the muscles
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. , , muscle + -itis.]
Wikidata
Myositis
Myositis is a general term for inflammation of the muscles. Many such conditions are considered likely to be caused by autoimmune conditions, rather than directly due to infection It is also a documented side effect of the lipid-lowering drugs statins and fibrates. Elevation of creatine kinase in blood is indicative of myositis.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Myositis
mī-o-sī′tis, n. inflammation of a muscle—properly My′itis.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Myositis
Inflammation of a muscle or muscle tissue.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of myositis in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of myositis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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