inclusion body

noun

, Pathology.

1. a particle that takes a characteristic stain, found in a virus-infected cell.

inclusion body

noun

1. pathol any of the small particles found in the nucleus and cytoplasm of cells infected with certain viruses

Word History and Origins

Origin of inclusion body¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Rod Foster is battling inclusion body myositis, a disease that has left the player once known as “Rocket Rod” bound to a wheelchair in his West L.A. home.

From Los Angeles Times

After performing a biopsy, Foster’s neurologist confirmed those suspicions — he was suffering from inclusion body myositis, a progressive muscle disorder usually affecting people over 50 that can involve inflammation, weakness and atrophy.

From Los Angeles Times

During his time at the seminary, he is diagnosed with inclusion body myositis, a degenerative muscle disease that renders him disabled, but ultimately leads to his greatest spiritual awakening.

From Seattle Times

During his time at the seminary, he is diagnosed with inclusion body myositis, a degenerative muscle disease that renders him physically disabled but ultimately leads to his greatest spiritual awakening.

From Los Angeles Times

In interviews with various media outlets,, his brother Julio said that he eventually hoped to construct an exoskeleton for his mother, who suffers from inclusion body myositis and is unable to walk.

From BBC