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Gezondheid en Ziekte - Musculoskeletale ziekten en problemen

Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met ziekten en problemen van het bewegingsapparaat, zoals "myopathie", "scoliose" en "artritis".

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becker muscular dystrophy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting due to mutations in the dystrophin gene

Becker-spierdystrofie, Becker spierziekte

Becker-spierdystrofie, Becker spierziekte

Ex: Patients Becker muscular dystrophy may use assistive devices .
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duchenne's muscular dystrophy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness due to dystrophin gene mutations

Duchenne-spierdystrofie, Duchenne's spierdystrofie

Duchenne-spierdystrofie, Duchenne's spierdystrofie

Ex: Families often face challenges in coping with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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distal muscular dystrophy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness, primarily in the hands and feet

distale spierdystrofie, distale musculaire dystrofie

distale spierdystrofie, distale musculaire dystrofie

Ex: Research focuses on understanding the progression distal muscular dystrophy.
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a genetic muscle disorder causing progressive weakness in facial, shoulder, and upper arm muscles, typically starting in adolescence or adulthood

facioscapulohumerale spierdystrofie, facioscapulohumerale spierziekte

facioscapulohumerale spierdystrofie, facioscapulohumerale spierziekte

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limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles, predominantly affecting the shoulder and hip girdles

lid-gordelspierdystrofie, schouder-heupspierdystrofie

lid-gordelspierdystrofie, schouder-heupspierdystrofie

Ex: limb-girdle muscular dystrophy often involves physical therapy .
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oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects the muscles of the eyes and throat

oculofaryngeale spierdystrofie, oculofaryngeale myopathie

oculofaryngeale spierdystrofie, oculofaryngeale myopathie

Ex: As a progressive conditionoculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy symptoms tend to worsen over time .
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myopathy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a disease that affect the muscles, leading to weakness or dysfunction

myopathie, spierziekte

myopathie, spierziekte

Ex: Myopathy can result from various causes, including genetic factors, autoimmune reactions, or certain medications.
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rhabdomyolysis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

muscle tissue breakdown leading to myoglobin release, which can potentially cause kidney damage and other symptoms

rhabdomyolyse, spierweefselafbraak

rhabdomyolyse, spierweefselafbraak

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myasthenia gravis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue, particularly in the voluntary muscles

myasthenia gravis, spierzwakte door myasthenia gravis

myasthenia gravis, spierzwakte door myasthenia gravis

Ex: Despite rest improving her symptoms temporarily , Sarah faces muscle weakness throughout the day myasthenia gravis.
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cardiomyopathy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a medical condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened, enlarged, or stiff, leading to impaired heart function

cardiomyopathie, hartspierziekte

cardiomyopathie, hartspierziekte

Ex: Dilated cardiomyopathy is characterized by the enlargement of the heart chambers, reducing its pumping ability.
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord

amyotrofische laterale sclerose, ALS

amyotrofische laterale sclerose, ALS

Ex: The family adapted the home to accommodate the needs of ALS patients.
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sarcopenia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function, leading to decreased physical performance and increased health risks

sarcopenie, ouderdomsgerelateerde spierafname

sarcopenie, ouderdomsgerelateerde spierafname

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polymyositis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rare inflammatory disease that primarily affects skeletal muscles, causing muscle weakness and inflammation

polymyositis, polymyositis (een zeldzame ontstekingsziekte die voornamelijk skeletspieren aantast

polymyositis, polymyositis (een zeldzame ontstekingsziekte die voornamelijk skeletspieren aantast

Ex: Early detection is crucial for effective dermatomyositis treatment.
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dermatomyositis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an autoimmune disease causing muscle inflammation and distinctive skin rashes

dermatomyositis, huidspierontsteking

dermatomyositis, huidspierontsteking

Ex: Dermatomyositis symptoms can vary from person to person .
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ataxia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a neurological condition characterized by a lack of coordination, affecting movements, balance, and speech

ataxia, ataxie

ataxia, ataxie

Ex: Individuals ataxia may require physical therapy for improvement .
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arthritis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a painful condition in which one's joints become stiff or swollen

artritis, gewrichtsontsteking

artritis, gewrichtsontsteking

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gout
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

jicht, gicht

jicht, gicht

Ex: The joint affected gout may become tender to touch .
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osteoarthritis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced joint mobility

artrose, gewrichtsslijtage

artrose, gewrichtsslijtage

Ex: She osteoarthritis with a combination of medication and exercise .
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bursitis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion and reduce friction between bones, tendons, and muscles near joints

bursitis, slijmbeursontsteking

bursitis, slijmbeursontsteking

Ex: Bursitis commonly affects the knees, shoulders, and hips.
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scoliosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine

scoliose, zijwaartse kromming van de wervelkolom

scoliose, zijwaartse kromming van de wervelkolom

Ex: Maintaining good posture is essential scoliosis management .
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Paget's disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic bone disorder causing abnormal bone remodeling, leading to weakened and deformed bones with associated symptoms such as bone pain and fractures

ziekte van Paget, Paget-ziekte

ziekte van Paget, Paget-ziekte

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rickets
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a condition in children in which bones soften and become more susceptible to fractures and irregularities due to deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate

rachitis, botkwalen

rachitis, botkwalen

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tennis elbow
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons on the outer part of the elbow, typically caused by repetitive arm and wrist motion

tenniselleboog, tennisarm

tenniselleboog, tennisarm

Ex: Applying ice is a recommended treatment tennis elbow.
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myotonic dystrophy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a genetic disorder causing muscle weakness and delayed muscle relaxation

myotone dystrofie, myotone spierziekte

myotone dystrofie, myotone spierziekte

Ex: Myotonic muscular dystrophy is a health issue where muscles become weaker and don't move as easily.
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cumulative trauma disorder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

cumulatieve traumastoornis, cumulatieve letselstoornis

cumulatieve traumastoornis, cumulatieve letselstoornis

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