Muscular Dystrophy Definition

mŭskyə-lər dĭstrə-fē
noun
A chronic, noncontagious disease characterized by a progressive wasting of the muscles.
Webster's New World
Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.
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Noun

Singular:
muscular dystrophy
Plural:
muscular dystrophies

Muscular Dystrophy Sentence Examples

  • The work will develop fibers with optimal dimensions and solubility for cell growth do deliver genetically modified muscle cells to treat muscular dystrophy.

  • We both felt that Jessica could not possibly have muscular dystrophy.

  • It is reported to be due to congenital muscular dystrophy.

  • He has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair for mobility.

  • They can also develop bloat, elbow and hip dysplasia, or autosomal recessive muscular dystrophy.

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