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dermatomyositis

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[der-mat-uh-mahy-uh-sahy-tis, dur-muh-toh-] / dərˌmæt əˌmaɪ əˈsaɪ tɪs, ˈdɜr mə toʊ- /

noun

Pathology.
  1. an inflammatory disease of connective tissues, manifested by skin inflammation and muscle weakness.


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

Montantes was diagnosed with dermatomyositis just months before she was killed by measles.

From The Guardian • Jul. 10, 2019

Bourne saw several specialists before he was sent to Utah, where doctors diagnosed dermatomyositis.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2018

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

What are the latest research and treatment methods for adults with dermatomyositis?

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2010