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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

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

[noun]
duchenne's muscular dystrophy

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

[noun]
distal muscular dystrophy

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

[noun]
facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy

a genetic muscle disorder causing progressive weakness in facial, shoulder, and upper arm muscles, typically starting in adolescence or adulthood

[noun]
limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

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

[noun]
oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy

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

[noun]
myopathy

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

[noun]
rhabdomyolysis

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

[noun]
myasthenia gravis

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

[noun]
cardiomyopathy

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

[noun]
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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

[noun]
sarcopenia

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

[noun]
polymyositis

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

[noun]
dermatomyositis

an autoimmune disease causing muscle inflammation and distinctive skin rashes

[noun]
ataxia

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

[noun]
arthritis

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

[noun]
gout

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

[noun]
osteoarthritis

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

[noun]
bursitis

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

[noun]
scoliosis

an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine

[noun]
Paget's disease

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

[noun]
rickets

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

[noun]
tennis elbow

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

[noun]
myotonic dystrophy

a genetic disorder causing muscle weakness and delayed muscle relaxation

[noun]
cumulative trauma disorder

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

[noun]
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