duchenne's muscular dystrophy

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Noun duchenne's muscular dystrophy has 1 sense

Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, pseudohypertrophic dystrophy - the most common form of muscular dystrophy; inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males)
--₁ is a kind of muscular dystrophy, dystrophy

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Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy

Description:

Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It primarily affects boys and usually becomes evident in early childhood. It is one of the most common types of muscular dystrophy and is caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene.

Senses:

Noun: A debilitating genetic disorder causing progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, primarily affecting boys.

Sample Sentences:

My cousin was diagnosed with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy at the age of five.
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy is a life-altering condition that requires specialized medical care.
The symptoms of Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy typically appear in early childhood.

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