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Definitions for Dystrophy
ˈdɪs trə fi; dɪˈstroʊ fi ədys·tro·phy
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Princeton's WordNet
muscular dystrophy, dystrophynoun
any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
dystrophynoun
any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
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dystrophynoun
A wasting of body tissues, of genetic origin or due to inadequate or defective nutrition.
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Dystrophy
Dystrophy is the degeneration of tissue, due to disease or malnutrition, most likely due to heredity.
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dystrophy
Dystrophy is a medical term that refers to conditions characterized by the weakening, degeneration, or abnormal development of various tissues or organs within the body, often due to genetic abnormalities or nutrient deficiencies. It is most commonly associated with muscular dystrophy, which specifically involves the progressive degradation of muscles.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Dystrophy in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Dystrophy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of Dystrophy in a Sentence
There is certainly the potential for this model to help fight human diseases. The process we have been developing could help prevent muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease.
It is beyond comprehension that this American hero lost his life on the streets of Lansing while collecting charitable contributions for children afflicted by muscular dystrophy.
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- ضمورArabic
- distròfiaCatalan, Valencian
- DystrophieGerman
- δυστροφίαGreek
- distrofiaSpanish
- düstroofiaEstonian
- rappeutuminen, surkastuminen, surkastuma, rappeuma, dystrofiaFinnish
- dystrophieFrench
- diostróifeIrish
- कुपोषणHindi
- distrofiaItalian
- ジストロフィーJapanese
- dystrofiaPolish
- distrofiaPortuguese
- дистрофияRussian
- dystrofiSwedish
- sự loạn đườngVietnamese
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