dystrophy

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/ˈdɪstɹəfi/ English

Definitions

noun

A wasting of body tissues, of either genetic origin or due to inadequate or defective nutrition.

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Synonyms

myotonic bucklers wasting deterioration decay debilitation atrophy degeneration enfeeblement breakdown dilapidation devolution weakening emaciation impairment degeneracy

Associated

dmd duchenne corneal myopathy myotonia muscular telethon cardiomyopathy autosomal myasthenia macular stroma

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