myopathy

myopathy definition - medical

my·op·a·thy (mī-ŏpˈə-thē)

noun
Any of various abnormal conditions or diseases of the muscular tissues, especially one involving skeletal muscle.

Related Forms:

  • myˌo·pathˈic (mīˌə-păthˈĭk) adjective

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