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myopathy

American  
[mahy-op-uh-thee] / maɪˈɒp ə θi /

noun

Pathology.
  1. any abnormality or disease of muscle tissue.


myopathy British  
/ maɪˈɒpəθɪ /

noun

  1. any disease affecting muscles or muscle tissue

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of myopathy

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

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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

Veterinarians then realized the birds’ efforts to free themselves from the tar led to capture myopathy — muscle damage and atrophy caused by a stressed animal’s extreme struggling.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2023

The most worrying side effect is a rare condition called myopathy, where muscle is damaged.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2023

As in myopathy the movements are Page 152 very uncertain.

From The Nervous Child by Cameron, Hector Charles

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