nemaline myopathy

noun

A genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and is characterized by the presence of nemaline bodies in the muscle fiber.

Meanings

nounnemaline myopathy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and is characterized by the presence of nemaline bodies in the muscle fiber.
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