Inflammation of muscle is called what?

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Inflammation of muscle is called what?

Inflammation of muscle is identified by the term that combines a muscle root with an inflammation suffix: myo- means muscle, -itis means inflammation. So, myositis describes inflammation in muscle tissue, which can cause pain, swelling, and sometimes weakness. The other terms refer to different muscle problems: atony means a loss of muscle tone, not inflammation; atrophy is the shrinking or wasting of muscle; rupture is a tear in the muscle. Recognizing the -itis suffix helps you spot conditions involving inflammation.

Inflammation of muscle is identified by the term that combines a muscle root with an inflammation suffix: myo- means muscle, -itis means inflammation. So, myositis describes inflammation in muscle tissue, which can cause pain, swelling, and sometimes weakness. The other terms refer to different muscle problems: atony means a loss of muscle tone, not inflammation; atrophy is the shrinking or wasting of muscle; rupture is a tear in the muscle. Recognizing the -itis suffix helps you spot conditions involving inflammation.

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