has part has part occurs in occurs in characteristic of inheres in has modifier inflammatory response Abnormal skeletal muscle morphology Increased inflammatory response Myositis 2010-12-28T11:14:59Z SNOMEDCT_US:128496001 SNOMEDCT_US:26889001 HP:0100614 UMLS:C0027121 Many such conditions are considered likely to be caused by autoimmune conditions, rather than directly due to infection, although autoimmune conditions can be activated or exacerbated by infections. It is also a documented side effect of the lipid-lowering drugs such as statins and fibrates. Elevation of creatine kinase in blood is indicative of myositis. A general term for inflammation of the muscles without respect to the underlying cause. Muscle inflammation abnormal increased rate musculature