dermatomyositis

der·mat·o·my·o·si·tis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [der-mat-uh-mahy-uh-sahy-tis, dur-muh-toh-]
- /dərˌmæt əˌmaɪ əˈsaɪ tɪs, ˈdɜr mə toʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [der-mat-uh-mahy-uh-sahy-tis, dur-muh-toh-]
- /dərˌmæt əˌmaɪ əˈsaɪ tɪs, ˈdɜr mə toʊ-/

Definitions of dermatomyositis word

noun dermatomyositis a chronic medical condition characterized by inflammation of muscles (myositis), accompanied by a skin rash 3
noun dermatomyositis an inflammatory disease of connective tissues, manifested by skin inflammation and muscle weakness. 1
noun dermatomyositis Inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, involving degeneration of collagen, discoloration, and swelling, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer. 1
noun dermatomyositis A disease of connective tissue, related to polymyositis, characterized by inflammation of the muscles and skin. 0

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Origin of dermatomyositis

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; dermato- + myositis inflammation of muscle tissue, irregular < Greek myós (genitive of mŷs muscle, mouse) + -itis

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dermatomyositis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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