Meaning of the word "muscular dystrophy" in English
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muscular dystrophy
US /ˌmʌs.kjə.lər ˈdɪs.trə.fi/
UK /ˌmʌs.kjə.lər ˈdɪs.trə.fi/
Noun
1.
a hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles.
Example:
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Children with muscular dystrophy may have difficulty walking.
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Research into muscular dystrophy aims to find new treatments.
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