dermatomyositis
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dermatomyositis
1895–1900; dermato- + myositis inflammation of muscle tissue, irregular < Greek myós (genitive of mŷs muscle, mouse) + -itis
Example Sentences
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He was curious to know if there was a connection between MDA5-positive dermatomyositis and COVID-19.
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2024
He died Nov. 28, 1984, at age 29 of a heart attack triggered by an uncommon muscular disease of the heart called cardiomyopathy, which is a form of dermatomyositis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
Montantes was diagnosed with dermatomyositis just months before she was killed by measles.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 10, 2019
College became a priority for Ray after was she hospitalized for dermatomyositis, an autoimmune disease that attacks the skin, muscles, connective tissue and vital organs.
From Washington Times ● May 17, 2015
An exciting clinical trial has just been completed that looked at the drug Rituxan in the treatment of dermatomyositis, so hopefully we will have the results later this year.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2010
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