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ˈdɪs trə fi; dɪˈstroʊ fi ədys·tro·phy

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  1. muscular dystrophy, dystrophynoun

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

    Synonyms:
    muscular dystrophy

  2. dystrophynoun

    any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition

    Synonyms:
    muscular dystrophy

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  1. Mayor Virg Bernero:

    It is beyond comprehension that this American hero lost his life on the streets of Lansing while collecting charitable contributions for children afflicted by muscular dystrophy.

  2. Professor Gao:

    There is certainly the potential for this model to help fight human diseases. The process we have been developing could help prevent muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease.


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