Words Related to Health and Sickness - Musculoskeletal Diseases and Problems
Here you will learn some English words related to musculoskeletal diseases and problems such as "myopathy", "scoliosis", and "arthritis".
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becker muscular dystrophy
[noun]
a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting due to mutations in the dystrophin gene
duchenne's muscular dystrophy
[noun]
a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness due to dystrophin gene mutations
distal muscular dystrophy
[noun]
a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness, primarily in the hands and feet
facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
[noun]
a genetic muscle disorder causing progressive weakness in facial, shoulder, and upper arm muscles, typically starting in adolescence or adulthood
limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
[noun]
a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles, predominantly affecting the shoulder and hip girdles
rhabdomyolysis
[noun]
muscle tissue breakdown leading to myoglobin release, which can potentially cause kidney damage and other symptoms
myasthenia gravis
[noun]
a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue, particularly in the voluntary muscles
cardiomyopathy
[noun]
a medical condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened, enlarged, or stiff, leading to impaired heart function
sarcopenia
[noun]
age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function, leading to decreased physical performance and increased health risks
polymyositis
[noun]
a rare inflammatory disease that primarily affects skeletal muscles, causing muscle weakness and inflammation
dermatomyositis
[noun]
an autoimmune disease causing muscle inflammation and distinctive skin rashes.
gout
[noun]
a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden and severe pain, swelling, and tenderness, typically affecting the joint at the base of the big toe
osteoarthritis
[noun]
a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced joint mobility
bursitis
[noun]
the inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion and reduce friction between bones, tendons, and muscles near joints
Paget's disease
[noun]
a chronic bone disorder causing abnormal bone remodeling, leading to weakened and deformed bones with associated symptoms such as bone pain and fractures
tennis elbow
[noun]
a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons on the outer part of the elbow, typically caused by repetitive arm and wrist motion
cumulative trauma disorder
[noun]
a condition caused by repetitive motions or prolonged, repetitive use of certain muscles, tendons, or nerves, leading to pain, inflammation, and functional impairment in affected areas
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