Term Name: | dermatomyositis |
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Synonyms: | Amyopathic dermatomyositis, dermatopolymyositis, Polymyositis with skin involvement |
Definition: | A myositis that results_in inflammation located_in muscle or located_in skin where a skin rash is often seen prior to the onset of muscle weakness. The disease may result from either a viral infection or an autoimmune reaction. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:10223] ( DOID:10223 ) |