myopathy
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my·op·a·thy

noun \mī-ˈä-pə-thē\
plural my·op·a·thies

Definition of MYOPATHY

: a disorder of muscle tissue or muscles
myo·path·ic \ˌmī-ə-ˈpa-thik\ adjective

Origin of MYOPATHY

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: circa 1849

my·op·a·thy

noun \mī-ˈäp-ə-thē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; my·op·a·thies

Medical Definition of MYOPATHY

: a disorder of muscle tissue or muscles

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