Dermatomyositis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dermatomyositis is a noun meaning A disease of connective tissue, related to polymyositis, characterized by inflammation of the muscles and skin.
Meaning
A disease of connective tissue, related to polymyositis, characterized by inflammation of the muscles and skin.
Example Sentences
Melissa Leonard, 25, of Easton, Md., suffered her first symptoms of dermatomyositis at 19.
Word Forms
- dermatomyositides
Synonyms for dermatomyositis
Depending on context, synonyms include polydermatomyositis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dematomyositis, polydermatomyositis, myositis, myosclerosis, dermatitis, dermatoarthritis.
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