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Muscular Dystrophy

Meaning

Muscular Dystrophy is a collective term for a group of inherited, progressive genetic disorders characterized by the gradual degeneration and weakness of skeletal muscles, often due to defects in muscle proteins like dystrophin. The chronic loss of functional muscle tissue leads to increasing disability and, eventually, systemic complications affecting multiple organs. While primarily a genetic condition, the disease course and muscle integrity are significantly influenced by the body’s anabolic hormonal environment and inflammatory status.