myositis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Inflammation of the muscles.

Word forms

myositis myositides

Etymology

Irregular formation from Ancient Greek μῦς (mûs, “muscle”) (genitive μυός (muós)) + -itis.

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