Myopathy

/maɪˈɒpəθɪ/

/maɪˈɑːpəθi/

[noun]

Myopathy

[NOUN]

any pathology of the muscles that is not attributable to nerve dysfunction

Examples

1. Benjamin has mitochondrial Myopathy.

2. Primary mitochondrial myopathy is a rare genetic disorder that occurs when there are mutated mitochondria in muscle cells, especially skeletal muscle cells.

3. Myopathies are genetic or hereditary conditions that affect the muscles but they are not usually a cause of pain or chronic pain.

4. In primary mitochondrial myopathy, muscle cells are unable to generate ATP, which results in muscle weakness and fatigue.