Preferred Name |
dermatomyositis |
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Synonyms |
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Definitions |
progressive condition characterized by symmetric proximal muscular weakness with elevated serum levels of muscle enzymes and a skin rash, typically a purplish-red erythema on the face, and edema of the eyelids and periorbital tissue; affected muscle tissue shows degeneration of fibers with a chronic inflammatory reaction; occurs in children and adults, and in the latter may be associated with visceral cancer or other disorders of connective tissue. |
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ID |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/1982-9738 |
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cui |
C0011633 |
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definition |
progressive condition characterized by symmetric proximal muscular weakness with elevated serum levels of muscle enzymes and a skin rash, typically a purplish-red erythema on the face, and edema of the eyelids and periorbital tissue; affected muscle tissue shows degeneration of fibers with a chronic inflammatory reaction; occurs in children and adults, and in the latter may be associated with visceral cancer or other disorders of connective tissue. |
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DID |
1982-9738 |
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Inverse of RB | ||
notation |
1982-9738 |
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prefLabel |
dermatomyositis |
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tui |
T047 |
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subClassOf |