muscular dystrophy
noun
: any of a group of hereditary diseases characterized by progressive wasting of muscles compare becker muscular dystrophy, duchenne muscular dystrophy
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The likelihood that efficacious treatments will be developed to help patients with unmet needs, such as people living with Alzheimer’s or muscular dystrophy, is severely compromised as a result.
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Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
The Maryland man now continues to visit Tina, who lives in Pennsylvania and is a wheelchair user with a form of muscular dystrophy called Limb-Girdle.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
People with neurodegenerative disease: Some studies suggest creatine may be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, ALS, and muscular dystrophy by improving exercise capacity and clinical outcomes.
—Staff Author, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
In 1956, Enzo suffered the greatest tragedy of his life when Dino, his beloved son, died at age 24 from complications of muscular dystrophy.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
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Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
The Maryland man now continues to visit Tina, who lives in Pennsylvania and is a wheelchair user with a form of muscular dystrophy called Limb-Girdle.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
People with neurodegenerative disease: Some studies suggest creatine may be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, ALS, and muscular dystrophy by improving exercise capacity and clinical outcomes.
—Staff Author, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
In 1956, Enzo suffered the greatest tragedy of his life when Dino, his beloved son, died at age 24 from complications of muscular dystrophy.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
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“Muscular dystrophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular%20dystrophy. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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