myositis
English
Etymology
Irregular formation from Ancient Greek μῦς (mûs, “muscle”) (genitive μυός (muós)) + -itis.
Noun
myositis (countable and uncountable, plural myositides)
- Inflammation of the muscles.
- Synonyms: myitis, sarcitis
Derived terms
- dermatomyositis
- myositis ossificans
Related terms
- myofibrosis
Anagrams
- simosity