myopathy

[ mahy-op-uh-thee ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. any abnormality or disease of muscle tissue.

myopathy

/ maɪˈɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. any disease affecting muscles or muscle tissue

Other Words From

• my·o·path·ic [mahy-, uh, -, path, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of myopathy¹

First recorded in 1840–50; myo- + -pathy

Example Sentences

Massage therapy could treat a wide range of ailments, from peripheral artery disease to inflammatory myopathy.

From Nautilus

Even the gaze of a predator can help cause capture myopathy.

From The Daily Beast

Natterson-Horowitz felt a connection snap into place in her mind as she read about capture myopathy.

From The Daily Beast

The fear of being trapped may bring on a human version of capture myopathy.

From The Daily Beast