Meaning Of The Word Muscular dystrophy

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What's The Definition Of Muscular dystrophy?

muscular dystrophy
uncountable noun: Muscular dystrophy is a serious disease in which your muscles gradually weaken.

muscular dystrophy in American English
a chronic, noncontagious disease characterized by a progressive wasting of the muscles
noun: a hereditary disease characterized by gradual wasting of the muscles with replacement by scar tissue and fat, sometimes also affecting the heart

muscular dystrophy in British English
noun: a genetic disease characterized by progressive deterioration and wasting of muscle fibres, causing difficulty in walking

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