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dermatomyositis

American  
[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

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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

Despite being vaccinated against measles, Montantes was killed less than three months later by the disease, because her immune system was suppressed by medication to control the autoimmune disorder dermatomyositis.

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

Some patients with scleroderma have some kind of muscle problems, though the problem usually is not dermatomyositis.

From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2010

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