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dermatomyositis

/dərˌmætəˌmaɪəˈsaɪtɪs/
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Definitions of dermatomyositis
  1. noun
    myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals
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    myositis
    inflammation of muscle tissue
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