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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.
—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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Word History
First Known Use
1886, in the meaning defined above
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“Muscular dystrophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular%20dystrophy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
muscular dystrophy
noun
muscular dys·tro·phy
-ˈdis-trə-fē
: an inherited disease characterized by increasing weakness of muscles
Medical Definition
muscular dystrophy
noun
: any of a group of hereditary diseases characterized by progressive wasting of muscles
called also progressive muscular dystrophy
see becker muscular dystrophy, duchenne muscular dystrophyMore from Merriam-Webster on muscular dystrophy
Nglish: Translation of muscular dystrophy for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about muscular dystrophy
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