myopathy

Noun

Meaning

Same as Myopathia.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ataxia cachexia multiple sclerosis amyotrophic lateral sclerosis dermatomyositis dystonia Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Guillain-Barre syndrome motor neuron disease inclusion body myositis movement disorder motor system disease congenital myopathy muscle disorder muscle malady

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Hypernyms

pathology

Related terms

myopathic

Phrases with the word

Native American myopathy congenital myopathy bethlem myopathy autoimmune myopathy immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy metabolic myopathy

Examples

Duodenum : In patients with neuromuscular disorders, particularly progressive systemic sclerosis and visceral myopathy, the duodenum is frequently involved. Source: Internet

There are two types: sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM), which is more common, and hereditary inclusion body myopathy (hIBM). Source: Internet

There are many genetic forms of CNM including X-linked recessive (XLCNM/ Myotubular Myopathy), autosomal dominant (ADCNM), and autosomal recessive (ARCNM), which are all associated with poor prognosis. Source: Internet

There are also several very rare forms of hereditary inclusion body myopathy (myopathies) that are linked to specific genetic defects and that are passed on from generation to generation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

myopathologic myopathological myopathology myope myopectineal myopericardial