Amyosthenic

/ˌeɪmaɪoʊsˈθɛnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affected by amyosthenia; characterized by muscle weakness.

Etymology

From amyosthenia plus the suffix '-ic' (relating to), forming an adjective to describe conditions or individuals displaying muscular weakness.

Kelly Says

This term represents medical terminology that has largely been replaced—it's a ghost word showing how the medical profession constantly refines language to be more precise about disease mechanisms.

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