DYSTROPHY
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Dystrophy.
How to pronounce dystrophy:
UK
Dystrophy - as a noun
Any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muscular dystrophyHypernyms (Closely Related)
congenital diseasegenetic abnormalitygenetic defectgenetic diseasegenetic disorderhereditary conditionhereditary diseaseinherited diseaseinherited disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
degenerative disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by the progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles."
"He was diagnosed with retinal dystrophy, a condition that causes progressive loss of vision."
"The patient's hand dystrophy made it difficult for him to perform simple tasks."
"There is no cure for cerebral dystrophy, but treatments can help manage the symptoms."
"Osteoarthropathy is a type of joint dystrophy that affects the bones and cartilage."
Word Game Points
Is DYSTROPHY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dystrophy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DYSTROPHY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is DYSTROPHY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dystrophy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDYSTROPHY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is DYSTROPHY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dystrophy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDYSTROPHY has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
