Understanding the meaning of dystrophy

dystrophy

/'dɪstrəfi/

noun
any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
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muscular dystrophy

type of:
congenital disease genetic abnormality genetic defect genetic disease genetic disorder hereditary condition inherited disease hereditary disease inherited disorder
noun
any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
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type of:
degenerative disorder

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