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Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.
Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy - as a noun
A form of muscular dystrophy that usually begins between early adulthood and middle age and first affects muscles of the eyelid and throat; progresses slowly with swallowing problems common as the disease progresses; inheritance is autosomal dominant
Example Sentences
"One of the symptoms of oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is difficulty swallowing."
"Patients with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy may experience drooping of the eyelids."
"Genetic testing is necessary to confirm a diagnosis of oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy."
"There is currently no cure for oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy."
"Physical therapy can help manage the symptoms of oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy."
