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Meaning of "myositis" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MYOSITIS

myositis  [ˌmaɪəˈsaɪtɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MYOSITIS

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Myositis is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MYOSITIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Myositis

Myositis is a general term for inflammation of the muscles. Many such conditions are considered likely to be caused by autoimmune conditions, rather than directly due to infection It is also a documented side effect of the lipid-lowering drugs statins and fibrates. Elevation of creatine kinase in blood is indicative of myositis.

Definition of myositis in the English dictionary

The definition of myositis in the dictionary is an inflammation or infection of muscle.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MYOSITIS


appendicitis
əˌpɛndɪˈsaɪtɪs
arthritis
ɑːˈθraɪtɪs
bronchitis
brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs
bursitis
bɜːˈsaɪtɪs
caecitis
siːˈsaɪtɪs
cecitis
sɪˈsaɪtɪs
cervicitis
ˌsɜːvɪˈsaɪtɪs
cloacitis
ˌkləʊəˈsaɪtɪs
colitis
kɒˈlaɪtɪs
dermatitis
ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs
dermatomyositis
ˌdɜːmətəʊˌmaɪəˈsaɪtɪs
fibrositis
ˌfaɪbrəˈsaɪtɪs
glossitis
ɡlɒˈsaɪtɪs
hepatitis
ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtɪs
lymphangitis
ˌlɪmfænˈdʒaɪtɪs
meningitis
ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs
osteoarthritis
ˌɒstɪəʊɑːˈθraɪtɪs
otitis
əʊˈtaɪtɪs
polymyositis
ˌpɒlɪˌmaɪəˈsaɪtɪs
sinusitis
ˌsaɪnəˈsaɪtɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MYOSITIS

myopathic
myopathies
myopathy
myope
myophilous
myophily
myopia
myopic
myopically
myoscope
myoses
myosin
myosis
myosote
myosotis
myotic
myotome
myotonia
myotonic
myotube

WORDS THAT END LIKE MYOSITIS

cellulitis
conjunctivitis
cystitis
encephalitis
epididymitis
fasciitis
gastritis
gastroenteritis
gingivitis
non-B hepatitis
pancreatitis
periodontitis
polyarthritis
prepatellar bursitis
proctitis
rheumatoid arthritis
rhinitis
tendinitis
tendonitis
tonsilitis

Synonyms and antonyms of myositis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «myositis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MYOSITIS

Find out the translation of myositis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of myositis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «myositis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

肌炎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

miositis
570 millions of speakers

English

myositis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Myositis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التهاب العضل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

миозит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

miosite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

myositis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

myosite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Myositis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Myositis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

筋炎
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

근염
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Myositis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

viêm cơ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

myositis
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मायॉइसटीस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

miyozit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

miosite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zapalenie mięśni
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

міозит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

miozita
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μυοσίτιδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

miositis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

myosit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

myositt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of myositis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MYOSITIS»

The term «myositis» is regularly used and occupies the 105.879 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MYOSITIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «myositis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «myositis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about myositis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MYOSITIS»

Discover the use of myositis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to myositis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Inclusion-Body Myositis and Myopathies
This book is devoted entirely to discussing the two forms of inclusion-body myositis.
Valerie Askanas, Georges Serratrice, W. King Engel, 1998
2
Equine Infectious Diseases
Primary Fungal Myositis Etiology Primary fungal myositis may occur after direct inoculation of the etiologic agent, as may occur with phycomycoses (see Chapter 55). Alternatively, hematogenous dissemination of systemic fungi may result in ...
Debra C. Sellon, Maureen T. Long, 2007
3
A Clinician's Pearls & Myths in Rheumatology
Some reports indicate that normal CK activity levels in the setting of active myositis are likely to occur in patients with malignancy- associated myositis or inflammatory myopathy associated with a connective tissue disease, but reports of series ...
John H. Stone, 2009
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Myositis and You: A Guide to Juvenile Dermatomyositis for ...
This volume, written and edited by a team of medical professionals, summarizes much of what is known about the illness and its treatment, thereby providing an indispensable, potentially life-saving resource for children with myositis and ...
Lisa G. Rider, 2007
5
MRI of the Musculoskeletal System
In long-standing myositis, the chronic damage of the muscle leads to atrophy of the affected muscle with compensatory increase of fatty tissue. These lipoma- tous transformations are only detectable after at least one year at the earliest (4).
Martin Vahlensieck, Harry K. Genant, Maximilian Reiser, 2000
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Conservative Management of Sports Injuries
Correction of the predisposing hyper- pronation and prehabilitation of the piriformis should be implemented.29'1 Normal sacroiliac mobility should be maintained.301 Contusions Quadriceps-Myositis Ossiflcans Mechanism of Injuries. Myositis ...
Thomas E. Hyde, Marianne S. Gengenbach, 2007
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Ophthalmology
DIAGNOSIS In orbital myositis, the involved extraocular muscle usually is enlarged on orbital imaging. Enhancement of the muscle, and particularly its insertion into the globe, may help to separate myositis from thyroid ophthalmopathy.37 ...
Myron Yanoff, Jay S. Duker, James J. Augsburger, 2009
8
Fundamentals of Sports Injury Management
Ice a quadriceps contusion with the knee in maximal flexion to place the muscles on stretch. >• FIGURE 10-10. Myositis ossificans. With myositis ossifi- cans, full resorption of the calcification may not occur, leaving a visible cortical-type bony ...
Marcia K. Anderson, 2003
9
Muscle Aging, Inclusion-Body Myositis and Myopathies
(2009) Inclusion body myositis: old and new concepts. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 80(11), 1186–1193. 3 Needham M, James I, Corbett A et al. (2008) Sporadic inclusion body myositis: phenotypic variability and influence of HLA- DR3 in a ...
Valerie Askanas, W. King Engel, 2012
10
Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus
Myalgia, Myositis, and Myopathy Generalized myalgia and muscle tenderness ( Table 33-3), most marked in the deltoid areas and quadriceps (proximal muscles) , are common during exacerbations of the disease and have been observed in ...
Daniel Jeffrey Wallace, Bevra Hahn, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MYOSITIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term myositis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Roger Hillery
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either of the following charities: The Myositis Foundation at www.myositis.org or The American ... «Chippewa Herald, Jul 15»
2
European Commission Approves Merck's Anti-PD-1 Therapy …
... myositis, pancreatitis, hemolytic anemia, partial seizures arising in a patient with inflammatory foci in brain parenchyma, adrenal insufficiency, ... «PipelineReview.com, Jul 15»
3
Acceleron Pharma Has 2 Drug Candidates That Could Become …
... in which improved muscle strength may provide a clinical benefit, such as inclusion body myositis and certain forms of muscular dystrophy.". «Seeking Alpha, Jul 15»
4
UCF PD welcomes new K-9, Justice
... he had Temporomandibular Osteoarthritis, or TMJ, in both joints, and myositis in his jaw, so he couldn't fulfill all of his K-9 responsibilities. «Central Florida Future, Jul 15»
5
Autoimmune Diseases Run in Lupus Patient Families
... well as other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, primary Sjögren syndrome, idiopathic inflammatory myositis, ... «MedPage Today, Jul 15»
6
Proove Biosciences Presents Opioid Research at the International …
Since hydromorphone sometimes has unintended side effects such as euphoria, itching, myositis (swelling and inflammation), and physical ... «Press Release Rocket, Jul 15»
7
Cindy Martinez Continues Battle; Here's How to Help
... necrotizing fasciitis and myositis, caused by flesh-eating bacteria. Doctors have not been able to determine how she contracted the bacteria. «Patch.com, Jul 15»
8
'Amputations Appear to be Healing' for Gwinnett Mom Battling Flesh …
... on May 25 complaining of severe pain in her shoulder, was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis and myositis, caused by flesh-eating bacteria. «Patch.com, Jul 15»
9
Statin Consumption Can Be Hazardous to Health
Even more severe, and rare, are Myositis, an inflammation of the muscles and elevated levels of Creatine Kinase (CPK), a muscle enzyme that ... «Guardian Liberty Voice, Jul 15»
10
Myositis uncommon, treatable in many patients with primary …
The prevalence of myositis in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome is low and mostly presents as an overlapping syndrome that usually ... «Healio, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Myositis [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/myositis>. Apr 2024 ».
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