cardiomyopathy
/ˌkɑrdioʊmaɪˈɑpəθi/
noun
- A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.
- Cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure if not treated properly.
- The athlete was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and had to stop playing sports.
- Symptoms of cardiomyopathy include shortness of breath and swelling in the legs.