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Myopathy is a disease of muscle in which the muscle fibers do not function properly. This results in muscular weakness. Myopathy simply means muscle disease (Greek myo- muscle + patheia < -pathy suffering). This meaning implies that the primary defect is within the muscle, as opposed to the nerves (neuropathies or neurogenic disorders) or elsewhere (e.g., the brain).
Medical Definition of ALLOPATHY. 1. : a system of medical practice that aims to combat disease by use of remedies (as drugs or surgery) producing effects different from or incompatible with those produced by the disease being treatedâcompare homeopathy.2. : a system of medical practice making use of all measures that have proved of value in ..... : a system of medical practice that aims to combat disease by use of remedies (as drugs or surgery) producing effects different from or incompatible with those produced by the disease being treatedâcompare homeopathy.