Concept information
Preferred term
myositis
Definition
- Myositis is a disease with many different outcomes, ranging from mild to debilitating. It is characterized by a chronic inflammation of the body's immune system that attacks one's own muscles. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Myositis]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/myositis
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