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

Ex: Patients Becker muscular dystrophy may use assistive devices .
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a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness due to dystrophin gene mutations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis causes the gradual loss of muscle function .
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a rare inflammatory disease that primarily affects skeletal muscles, causing muscle weakness and inflammation

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an autoimmune disease causing muscle inflammation and distinctive skin rashes

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

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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

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

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

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scoliosis
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an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine

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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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a genetic disorder causing muscle weakness and delayed muscle relaxation

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