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Dystrophy
/dˈɪstrəfi/
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Dystrophy
noun
1.
Any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles.
Synonym:
muscular dystrophy
.
2.
Any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition.
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Words linked to "Dystrophy" :
genetic defect
,
genetic abnormality
,
degenerative disorder
,
genetic disorder
,
Steinert's disease
,
genetic disease
,
hereditary condition
,
congenital disease
,
inherited disorder
,
inherited disease
,
myotonia atrophica
,
hereditary disease
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