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DMD

Definition:

DMD stands for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. It primarily affects boys and occurs due to the absence of dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscle cells intact.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: DMD

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Abbreviation for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Example Sentence(s):

My younger brother was diagnosed with DMD at the age of 5.

He uses a wheelchair as his DMD progresses.

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