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Distal Muscular Dystrophy.
Distal Muscular Dystrophy - as a noun
A form of muscular dystrophy that sets in between 40 and 60 years of age and is characterized by weakness and wasting of the muscles of the hands and forearms and lower legs; inheritance is autosomal dominant
Example Sentences
"One type of distal muscular dystrophy is called Miyoshi myopathy."
"People with distal muscular dystrophy may have difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or gripping objects."
"The symptoms of distal muscular dystrophy usually appear in adulthood."
"There is currently no cure for distal muscular dystrophy, but treatment can help manage the symptoms."
"Gene mutations are often responsible for causing distal muscular dystrophy."
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