DYSTROPHIES
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Dystrophies.
Dystrophies - as a noun
Any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muscular dystrophyHypernyms (Closely Related)
congenital diseasegenetic abnormalitygenetic defectgenetic diseasegenetic disorderhereditary conditionhereditary diseaseinherited diseaseinherited disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
degenerative disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness."
"Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophies."
"Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies affect the muscles around the hips and shoulders."
"Becker muscular dystrophy is a milder form of muscular dystrophies."
"Congenital muscular dystrophies are present at or shortly after birth."
Word Game Points
Is DYSTROPHIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dystrophies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DYSTROPHIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is DYSTROPHIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dystrophies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDYSTROPHIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is DYSTROPHIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dystrophies is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDYSTROPHIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
