DERMATOMYOSITIS

dermatomyositis

(noun) myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dermatomyositis (usually uncountable, plural dermatomyositides)

A disease of connective tissue, related to polymyositis, characterized by inflammation of the muscles and skin.

Synonyms

• polydermatomyositis

Source: Wiktionary



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