thyrotoxic myopathy


thy·ro·tox·ic my·op·a·thy

extreme muscular weakness in severe thyrotoxicosis affecting muscles of limbs and trunk as well as those used in speech and swallowing. Synonym(s): dysthyroid myopathy

thyrotoxic myopathy

A progressive muscular weakness and atrophy as a result of hyperthyroidism.See also: myopathy