Definition of "dermatomyositis" []

• A disease of connective tissue, related to polymyositis, characterized by inflammation of the muscles and skin. (noun)

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• "The rash eruptions are common with patients who have an inflammatory disease of the skin and muscles called dermatomyositis that is often associated with cancer."
• "Lady Black has suffered for years from of a painful disease called dermatomyositis, which inflames muscles and skin."
• "Autoimmune disorders such as dermatomyositis, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis may produce characteristic rashes."