Rhabdomyolysis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɹæb.dəʊ.mʌɪˈɒl.ɪs.ɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rhabdomyolysis is a noun meaning (medicine) The rapid disintegration of striated muscle tissue accompanied by the excretion of myoglobin in the urine.
Meaning
(medicine) The rapid disintegration of striated muscle tissue accompanied by the excretion of myoglobin in the urine.
Example Sentences
Add another problem to the long list of issues stirring conflict between Coach Mike Shanahan and defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth: rhabdomyolysis. The condition causes the rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle because of injury to muscle tissue, and rhabdomyolysis is what sidelined Haynesworth in practice last week, three people familiar with the situation said Sunday.
Word Forms
- rhabdomyolyses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rabdomyolysis, rhabdo, myoglobinuria, myoglobinemia, hypermyoglobinemia, rhabdomyoma.
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