Definition

A condition characterized by abnormal weakness or fatigue of the muscles, often due to a problem with the communication between nerves and muscles.

Example

Myasthenia can cause severe muscle weakness, making everyday tasks difficult.

Conversation

Have you heard about myasthenia and how it affects people?

Yeah, it's really tough for those who have it; it can cause a lot of fatigue.

I read that it can lead to serious muscle weakness, too.

That's true; it’s important for people to understand what myasthenia is all about.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myasthenia is formed from "myo-" (from Greek "musculus", meaning muscle) and "asthenia" (from Greek "astheneia", meaning weakness). The word refers to a condition characterized by muscle weakness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'muscle' ('myo-') and 'weakness' ('asthenia') to remember that myasthenia means a condition of muscle weakness.

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