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Myotonic Dystrophy.
Myotonic Dystrophy - as a noun
A severe form of muscular dystrophy marked by generalized weakness and muscular wasting that affects the face and feet and hands and neck; difficult speech and difficulty with the hands that spreads to the arms and shoulders and legs and hips; the onset can be any time from birth to middle age and the progression is slow; inheritance is autosomal dominant
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
myotonia atrophicamyotonic muscular dystrophysteinert's diseaseExample Sentences
"The symptoms of myotonic dystrophy vary greatly from person to person."
"There are two types of myotonic dystrophy: type 1 and type 2."
"Due to the progressive nature of myotonic dystrophy, symptoms tend to worsen over time."
"The diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy is usually confirmed through genetic testing."
"Research is ongoing to develop treatments and therapies for myotonic dystrophy."
