What is another word for inclusion body myositis?
Pronunciation: [ɪnklˈuːʒən bˈɒdi mˌa͡ɪəsˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a rare and incurable autoimmune disease that affects muscles, causing weakness and atrophy. Synonyms for IBM include sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM), acquired inclusion body myopathy (AIM), and inclusion body myopathy with Paget's disease of bone (IBMPFD). It is often confused with other forms of myopathy such as polymyositis and dermatomyositis, but IBM is unique in that it primarily affects the muscles that control the fingers, wrists, knees, and ankles. Although there is currently no cure for IBM, early diagnosis and treatment can help slow its progression and improve quality of life for those affected.
