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dystrophy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
dystrophy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | degenerative disorder |
| Has types | osteodystrophy |
Examples of dystrophy
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Lesley Murphy and her son Conor, who suffers from Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.
From the theaustralian.com.au
His work has led to a potential new treatment for Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.
From the sciencedaily.com
In 2005, La Kia Hammond was found to have a terminal form of muscular dystrophy.
From the washingtontimes.com
Both boys have a degenerative muscle disease called Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
From the lohud.com
These findings could lead to new treatments for diseases like muscular dystrophy.
From the sciencedaily.com
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a hereditary disease affecting one in 3,500 males.
From the sciencedaily.com
It sometimes is mistaken for muscular dystrophy when genetic tests aren't done.
From the stltoday.com
He also was a longtime co-host of Jerry Lewis'annual muscular dystrophy telethon.
From the sacbee.com
The other suffers from Stargardt's macular dystrophy, its main cause in children.
From the economist.com
- Muscular dystrophy: any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
- Any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
- A wasting of body tissues, of genetic origin or due to inadequate or defective nutrition
- Abnormal development, degeneration of muscle, weakening.
- Inadequate development.
- An inherited muscle disorder in which the muscles become weaker
- Progressive changes in tissue often due to loss of nutrition (blood flow).
- A condition that is the result of poor nutrition.
