Meaning of the word cardiomyopathy in English

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cardiomyopathy

US /ˌkɑːr.di.oʊ.maɪˈɑːp.ə.θi/
UK /ˌkɑːr.di.oʊ.maɪˈɑːp.ə.θi/
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Noun

1.

a chronic disease of the heart muscle (myocardium), in which the muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened, or stiffened, often leading to heart failure.

Example:
His doctor diagnosed him with cardiomyopathy after a series of tests.
There are different types of cardiomyopathy, each with its own causes and treatments.
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