MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
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Muscular Dystrophy.
Muscular Dystrophy - as a noun
Any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dystrophyHypernyms (Closely Related)
congenital diseasegenetic abnormalitygenetic defectgenetic diseasegenetic disorderhereditary conditionhereditary diseaseinherited diseaseinherited disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"There are several types of muscular dystrophy, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy."
"The symptoms of muscular dystrophy can vary widely."
"Individuals with muscular dystrophy may experience progressive muscle weakness."
"Diagnosis of muscular dystrophy often involves genetic testing."
"There is currently no cure for muscular dystrophy."
