fibromyositis

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Related to fibromyositis: fibromatosis, polymyositis, neurofibromatosis, Myofascial pain syndrome

fi·bro·my·o·si·tis

(fī′brō-mī′ə-sī′tĭs)

1. Inflammation of one or more muscles and associated connective tissue.

2. Fibromyalgia.

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fibromyositis - local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue

inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

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