Meaning of the word myopathy in English

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myopathy

US /maɪˈɑː.pə.θi/
UK /maɪˈɒp.ə.θi/
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Noun

a disease of muscle tissue.

Example:
The patient was diagnosed with a rare form of myopathy.
Symptoms of myopathy include muscle weakness and fatigue.