- fibromyositis
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fi·bro·my·o·si·tis (fī'brō-mī'ə-sīʹtĭs)
n.
See fibromyalgia.
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Universalium. 2010.
fibromyositis
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fibromyositis — Chronic inflammation of a muscle with an overgrowth, or hyperplasia, of the connective tissue. [fibro + G. mys, muscle, + itis, inflammation] * * * fi·bro·my·o·si·tis .mī ə sīt əs n FIBROMYALGIA … Medical dictionary
fibromyositis — n. general inflammation of fibromuscular tissue … The new mediacal dictionary
fibromyositis — noun local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue • Hypernyms: ↑inflammation, ↑redness, ↑rubor * * * “+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from fibr + myositis : inflammation of fibrous and muscle tissue … Useful english dictionary
nodular fibromyositis — a disease marked by inflammation and the formation of nodules in the muscles … Medical dictionary
fibromyalgia — A syndrome of chronic pain of musculoskeletal origin but uncertain cause. The American College of Rheumatology has established diagnostic criteria that include pain on both sides of the body, both above and below the waist, as well as in an … Medical dictionary
Myositis — Not to be confused with meiosis, miosis, mitosis, or myosotis. Myositis Classification and external resources ICD 10 M60 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
fibromyalgia — [fī΄brō mī al′jə] n. a chronic condition characterized by pain, tenderness, and stiffness of the muscles and joints along with fatigue and anxiety * * * fi·bro·my·al·gi·a (fī brō mī ălʹjē ə, jə) n. A syndrome characterized by chronic pain in the… … Universalium
inomyositis — ino·myo·si·tis (in″o mi″o siґtis) fibromyositis … Medical dictionary
fibromyalgia — n. a disorder characterized by pain in the fibrous tissue components of muscles without any inflammation (compare fibromyositis). Widespread aching and stiffness are accompanied by extreme fatigue and often associated with headache, numbness and… … The new mediacal dictionary
redness — noun 1. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat • Syn: ↑inflammation, ↑rubor • Derivationally related forms: ↑red, ↑inflame (for: ↑inflammation) … Useful english dictionary
