Muscular Dystrophy - FOLIO Ontology

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Label Muscular Dystrophy

Preferred Label Muscular Degenerative Disorder

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Alternative Labels

Muscle Degeneration Disorder

Definition

Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement. These disorders vary in severity, age of onset, and specific muscles affected, but they generally lead to a gradual loss of muscle function and mobility.

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• Neurological Disorders

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