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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These treatments take aim at sickle cell anemia, one type of muscular dystrophy, and several other illnesses.
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Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 24 Oct. 2024
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
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Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 24 Oct. 2024
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
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“Muscular dystrophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular%20dystrophy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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