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Muscular Dystrophies  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A heterogeneous group of inherited MYOPATHIES, characterized by wasting and weakness of the SKELETAL MUSCLE. They are categorized by the sites of MUSCLE WEAKNESS; AGE OF ONSET; and INHERITANCE PATTERNS.

Entry terms

  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Myodystrophica
  • Myodystrophy

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QJ1M83H5-6

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