English Explanatory Dictionary

dermatomyositis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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

Word forms

dermatomyositis dermatomyositides

Etymology

From dermato- + myositis.

Synonyms

polydermatomyositis

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