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