a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting due to mutations in the dystrophin gene
English Words for "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 causing progressive muscle weakness due to dystrophin gene mutations
a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness, primarily in the hands and feet
a genetic muscle disorder causing progressive weakness in facial, shoulder, and upper arm muscles, typically starting in adolescence or adulthood
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
muscle tissue breakdown leading to myoglobin release, which can potentially cause kidney damage and other symptoms
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
age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function, leading to decreased physical performance and increased health risks
a rare inflammatory disease that primarily affects skeletal muscles, causing muscle weakness and inflammation
an autoimmune disease causing muscle inflammation and distinctive skin rashes
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
an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine
a chronic bone disorder causing abnormal bone remodeling, leading to weakened and deformed bones with associated symptoms such as bone pain and fractures
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
a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons on the outer part of the elbow, typically caused by repetitive arm and wrist motion
a genetic disorder causing muscle weakness and delayed muscle relaxation
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