myositis

English

Etymology

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

Noun

myositis (countable and uncountable, plural myositides)

1. Inflammation of the muscles.

   Synonyms: myitis, sarcitis

Derived terms

• dermatomyositis
• myositis ossificans

Related terms

• myofibrosis

Translations

inflammation of the muscles

• Greek: μυοσίτιδα (el) f (myosítida)
• Irish: mióisíteas m
• Italian: miosite (it) f
• Spanish: miositis f

Anagrams

• simosity