First Known Use: circa 1819
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myositis
noun myo·si·tis \ˌmī-ə-ˈsī-təs\
Definition of MYOSITIS
: soreness of voluntary muscle due to inflammation
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Origin of MYOSITIS
New Latin, irregular from Greek mys muscle, mouse
Medical Dictionary
myositis
noun myo·si·tis \ˌmī-ə-ˈsīt-əs\
Medical Definition of MYOSITIS
: muscular discomfort or pain from infection or an unknown cause
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