Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myasthenia?

A. my (joint) + asthenia (growth) = joint growth
B. my (muscle) + asthenia (pain) = muscle pain
C. my (joint) + asthen (growth) + ia (condition) = condition of joint growth
D. my (muscle) + asthenia (weakness) = muscle weakness
E. my (muscle) + asthen (pain) + ia (condition) = muscle pain


Answer: D

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