Myodystrophy Definition

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Myodystrophy:

A general term for a group of inherited disorders which are characterized by progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles (MUSCLE, SKELETAL).

Synonym: scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy, oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, distal myopathy, myodystrophica.