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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a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting due to mutations in the dystrophin gene
a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness due to dystrophin gene mutations
a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness, primarily in the hands and feet
a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles, predominantly affecting the shoulder and hip girdles
a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects the muscles of the eyes and throat
a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue, particularly in the voluntary muscles
a medical condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened, enlarged, or stiff, leading to impaired heart function
a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord
a rare inflammatory disease that primarily affects skeletal muscles, causing muscle weakness and inflammation
a neurological condition characterized by a lack of coordination, affecting movements, balance, and speech
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
a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced joint mobility
the inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion and reduce friction between bones, tendons, and muscles near joints
a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons on the outer part of the elbow, typically caused by repetitive arm and wrist motion
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