noun
- Plural of polymyositis; a group of inflammatory muscle diseases characterized by muscle weakness and inflammation, often autoimmune in nature.
Usage: medical/technical term; plural form; often used in clinical and pathological contexts
Examples
- The rheumatologist diagnosed several cases of polymyositides in her patient cohort.
- Polymyositides are characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated creatine kinase levels.
- Treatment of polymyositides typically involves corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents.
- The study examined the genetic factors underlying different polymyositides.
- Patients with polymyositides often experience difficulty climbing stairs or lifting objects.