inclusion body

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. a particle that takes a characteristic stain, found in a virus-infected cell.

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inclusion body British  

noun

1. pathol any of the small particles found in the nucleus and cytoplasm of cells infected with certain viruses

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Etymology

Origin of inclusion body

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

After performing a biopsy, Foster’s neurologist confirmed those suspicions — he was suffering from inclusion body myositis, a progressive muscle disorder usually affecting people over 50 that can involve inflammation, weakness and atrophy.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024

During his time at the seminary, he is diagnosed with inclusion body myositis, a degenerative muscle disease that renders him disabled, but ultimately leads to his greatest spiritual awakening.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2022

In interviews with various media outlets,, his brother Julio said that he eventually hoped to construct an exoskeleton for his mother, who suffers from inclusion body myositis and is unable to walk.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2021

He ends the book with his battle with inclusion body myositis, a progressive muscle disorder which threatens to weaken his fingers and, in turn, silence his guitar.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2020

In two interviews released on Saturday, one with CBS News and one with Rolling Stone, Frampton, 68, said he had a degenerative muscle disease called inclusion body myositis, also known as I.B.M.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2019