myopathy

Noun

Meaning

Same as Myopathia.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

muscle disorder metabolic myopathy mitochondrial myopathy ataxia cachexia muscular dystrophy multiple sclerosis amyotrophic lateral sclerosis dermatomyositis dystonia Guillain-Barre syndrome motor neuron disease Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease inclusion body myositis movement disorder
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Hypernyms

pathology

Related terms

myopathic

Phrases with the word

Native American myopathy congenital myopathy autoimmune myopathy bethlem 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