How Do You Spell MYELASTHENIA?

Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪɪlasθˈiːni͡ə] (IPA)

Myelasthenia (/ˌmaɪəlæsˈθiniə/) refers to a rare medical condition that causes weakness and fatigue in the muscles. This word is spelled as "my-el-as-thenia". The first syllable "my" refers to the prefix denoting "muscles", while "ela" means "weakness" and "sthenia" refers to "strength". The pronunciation of the word is based on the International Phonetic Alphabet, where each symbol represents a specific sound in the English language. Patients with myelasthenia usually require medical treatment, including medications and physical therapy, to manage their symptoms.

MYELASTHENIA Meaning and Definition

1. Myelasthenia is a medical condition defined as weakness or fatigue of the muscles, specifically those influenced by the myelin sheath. The myelin sheath is a protective covering that surrounds nerve fibers and facilitates the efficient transmission of nerve impulses. When compromised, it can lead to a disruption in the normal functioning of muscle groups, resulting in a variety of symptoms.

   The term "myelasthenia" is derived from two words: "myelo," which refers to the spinal cord, and "asthenia," which means weakness. This condition is often associated with neuromuscular disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, where the myelin sheath is damaged or destroyed, leading to impaired muscle strength and coordination.

   Individuals with myelasthenia may experience an assortment of muscle-related symptoms, including muscle weakness, difficulty with movements requiring fine motor skills, muscle stiffness or tightness, lack of muscle control, and reduced endurance. These symptoms can manifest in different parts of the body, depending on the specific nerves affected.

   Treatment for myelasthenia focuses on managing the underlying condition causing the myelin sheath dysfunction. This may involve medications to reduce inflammation and stabilize the immune system, physical therapy to improve muscle strength and coordination, and assistive devices to enhance mobility. Developing a comprehensive treatment plan with healthcare professionals helps manage the symptoms and improve the quality of life for individuals affected by myelasthenia.

2. Spinal exhaustion, spinal neurasthenia.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for MYELASTHENIA

• myasthenia
• nyelasthenia
• kyelasthenia
• jyelasthenia
• mtelasthenia
• mgelasthenia
• mhelasthenia
• muelasthenia
• m7elasthenia
• m6elasthenia
• mywlasthenia
• myslasthenia
• mydlasthenia
• myrlasthenia
• my4lasthenia
• my3lasthenia
• myekasthenia
• myepasthenia
• myeoasthenia
• myelzsthenia

Etymology of MYELASTHENIA

The word "myelasthenia" is derived from the Greek roots "myelos", meaning "marrow", and "astheneia", meaning "weakness". The term "myelasthenia" is often used to describe a condition characterized by weakness or lack of stamina in the bone marrow.