rhabdomyolysis

noun

rhab·do·my·ol·y·sis | \ ˌrab-dō-mī-ˈä-lə-səs

Definition of rhabdomyolysis

: the destruction or degeneration of muscle tissue (as from traumatic injury, excessive exertion, or stroke) accompanied by the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream and sometimes leading to acute renal failure

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In 2011, 13 players at Iowa suffered from rhabdomyolysis, a condition in which muscle fibers break down and their contents are released into the bloodstream, potentially causing kidney damage. — Andrew Beaton, WSJ, "Strength Coaches in College Football Have Become Strongmen," 17 Aug. 2018 But after last week’s lengthy workout left him sore, swollen and hospitalized, the teen was diagnosed with a rare condition known as rhabdomyolysis — or rhabdo. — Fiza Pirani, ajc, "What is rhabdomyolysis? Workout, rare condition sends teen to hospital," 7 June 2018 Following a battery of tests, my eventual diagnosis was exertional rhabdomyolysis, or severe muscle damage that often occurs in high-impact activities like car crashes or football tackles, not footraces. — Holly Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, "It’s gonna be a hot Mount Marathon, so racers be warned and spectators stand by — preferably with ice," 3 July 2018 The cause of death was determined to be complications of acute rhabdomyolysis, the rapid destruction of skeletal muscle following blunt impacts to his head. — Drew Hill, The Courier-Journal, "At least 6 MMA fighters have died while in the ring or shortly after," 21 June 2018 Jared Shamburger, a 17-year-old teen from Texas, was diagnosed with the deadly illness rhabdomyolysis after working out too much. — Health.com, "How This One Workout Led to a 17-Year-Old’s Diagnosis With a Deadly Illness," 4 June 2018 She was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, which is a condition that results in the breakdown of muscle tissue, in her arms. — Usa Today Sports, USA TODAY, "Amy Purdy wins silver in snowboarding at Paralympics," 12 Mar. 2018 Everett immediately went to the ER and was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. — Daniella Emanuel, CNN, "Why intense workouts are leading to a life-threatening condition," 9 Mar. 2018 She was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a muscle condition that can severely damage kidneys. — Leanna Commins, Cosmopolitan, "12 Things to Know About Amy Purdy, Team USA's World-Class Snowboarder," 23 Jan. 2018

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rhabdomyolysis

noun

rhab·do·my·ol·y·sis | \ ˌrab-dō-mī-ˈäl-ə-səs

plural rhabdomyolyses\ -ˌsēz

Medical Definition of rhabdomyolysis

: the destruction or degeneration of skeletal muscle tissue (as from traumatic injury, excessive exertion, or stroke) that is accompanied by the release of muscle cell contents (as myoglobin and potassium) into the bloodstream resulting in hypovolemia, hyperkalemia, and sometimes acute renal failure