myopathy

American

[mahy-op-uh-thee] / maɪˈɒp ə θi /

noun

Pathology.

any abnormality or disease of muscle tissue.

myopathy British

/ maɪˈɒpəθɪ /

noun

any disease affecting muscles or muscle tissue

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Other Word Forms

myopathic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of myopathy

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

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Luca has a form of myopathy that has left him mostly paralyzed since birth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Despite their internet reputation as chill, capybaras are among the wild animals that can actually die of stress, a condition called capture myopathy.

From Slate ● May 27, 2026

In terms of safety, the researchers observed a very small increase in myopathy in one risk group.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 15, 2026

The birds suffered from capture myopathy, a symptom animals in captivity experience through overexertion that can lead to metabolic and muscle issues.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023

The lordosis resembles the similar deformity which develops in cases of primary myopathy, when the spinal muscles have undergone complete atrophy.

From The Nervous Child by Hector Charles Cameron

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