myopathy

/maɪˈɑpəθi/
noun
  1. A disease or disorder that affects the muscles, causing weakness or loss of function.
    • Regular physical therapy can help manage the symptoms of some forms of myopathy.
    • Researchers are studying new treatments for inherited myopathy in children.
    • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rare myopathy that made climbing stairs difficult.
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