myositis

n. inflammation of the muscles (Pathology)

Myositis is a general term for inflammation of the muscles.Many are considered likely to be caused by autoimmune conditions, rather than directly due to infection (although autoimmune conditions can be activated or exacerbated by infections.)Elevation of creatine kinase in blood is indicative of myositis.
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Myositis is a rare disease in which the muscle fibers and skin are inflamed and damaged, resulting in muscle weakness. [more]Myositis - Community and Resources

Noun
1. inflammation of muscle tissue
(hypernym) inflammation, redness, rubor
(hyponym) dermatomyositis

n. myositis, inflammation of the muscles (Pathology)