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 See all Example Sentences for muscular dystrophy 

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of muscular dystrophy was in 1886

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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 dystrophy

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