Dystrophy (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited disorders that progressively weaken and degenerate muscles.
• The patient was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe form of the disease that affects young boys.
• Becker muscular dystrophy is a milder form of the disease that typically affects older boys and men.
• The symptoms of muscular dystrophy can vary depending on the type and severity of the disease.
• Researchers are working to develop new treatments for muscular dystrophy, including gene therapy and stem cell transplantation.

Synonyms

• Muscular Dystrophy

Hypernyms

• Inherited Disorder
• Hereditary Disease
• Inherited Disease
• Genetic Disease
• Genetic Abnormality
• Genetic Defect
• Congenital Disease
• Hereditary Condition

Hyponyms

• Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy
• Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
• Myotonia Atrophica
• Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
• Steinert's Disease
• Distal Muscular Dystrophy
• Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
• Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Meaning ²

Any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.