What is myoitis?

Answer 1

Definition

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

See also:

• Dermatomyositis
• Polymyositis

Alternative Names

Myitis

References

Miller FW. Polymyositis and dermatomyositis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 290.

Reviewed By

Review Date: 05/24/2011

David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Answer 2

Definition

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

See also:

• Dermatomyositis
• Polymyositis

Alternative Names

Myitis

References

Miller FW. Polymyositis and dermatomyositis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 290.

Answer 3

Meiosis is the genetic splitting of a single gamete in to 4 separate gametes, each containing 23 chromosomes, is also only occurs in testes and ovaries