cardiomyopathy

American  

[kahr-dee-oh-mahy-op-uh-thee] / ˌkɑr di oʊ maɪˈɒp ə θi /

noun

Pathology.

1. any disease of the heart muscle, leading to decreased function: usually of unknown cause.

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cardiomyopathy British  

/ ˌkɑːdɪəʊmaɪˈɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. pathol a disease of the heart muscle usually caused by a biochemical defect or a toxin such as alcohol

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cardiomyopathy Scientific  

/ kär′dē-ō-mī-ŏp′ə-thē /

1. Any of various structural or functional abnormalities of the cardiac muscle, usually characterized by loss of muscle efficiency and sometimes heart failure. Cardiomyopathy can result from numerous causes, including congenital defects, acute or chronic infections, coronary artery disease, drugs and toxins, metabolic disorders, connective tissue disorders, or nutritional deficiencies. In some patients, the cause is unknown.

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Etymology

Origin of cardiomyopathy

First recorded in 1960–65; cardio- + myopathy

Example Sentences

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cardiomyopathy

Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy is an underdiagnosed and potentially fatal disease of the heart muscle in which a protein called transthyretin builds up in the heart, nerves and other organs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Rhys Llewellyn, 40, was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy as a baby after struggling with breathing and putting on weight.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

He said his father "persevered through pain" following the death of Daniel, who collapsed and died suddenly when he was 15 from the genetic heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026

In 1992, his son Daniel died aged 15 from the genetic heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy while playing football at home with Yorath.

From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026

There have been cases of stress-induced cardiomyopathy, which also is known as broken heart syndrome.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan