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Myositis - Overview

Alternative Names

Myitis

Definition of Myositis:

Myositis is an inflammation or swelling of the muscles, often caused by injury, infection, or an autoimmune disorder.

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  • Reviewed last on: 6/18/2007
  • Steve Lee, DO, Rheumatology Fellow, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.