muscular dystrophy
US /ˌmʌs.kjə.lər ˈdɪs.trə.fi/
UK /ˌmʌs.kjə.lər ˈdɪs.trə.fi/

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肌肉萎缩症
a hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles.
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Children with muscular dystrophy may have difficulty walking.
患有肌肉萎缩症的儿童可能行走困难。
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Research into muscular dystrophy aims to find new treatments.
肌肉萎缩症的研究旨在寻找新的治疗方法。