muscular dystrophy
noun
: any of a group of hereditary diseases characterized by progressive wasting of muscles compare becker muscular dystrophy, duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Mentioned toward the end of the film, but not expounded upon, Kenneth disclosed his FSHD diagnosis - a form of muscular dystrophy.
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Xian Horn, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Biotech Sarepta Therapeutics dropped 42% on Monday after halting a drug designed to fight a form of muscular dystrophy.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 16 June 2025
And researchers are evaluating whether those with traumatic brain injuries (like concussions), neuromuscular conditions (like muscular dystrophy) or heart failure may benefit from supplementing with creatine — but more research is needed in all of these areas.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Jackson began this tour a year after revealing his struggles with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a nerve condition related to muscular dystrophy and Parkinson’s disease that impacts his motor skills.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Xian Horn, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Biotech Sarepta Therapeutics dropped 42% on Monday after halting a drug designed to fight a form of muscular dystrophy.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 16 June 2025
And researchers are evaluating whether those with traumatic brain injuries (like concussions), neuromuscular conditions (like muscular dystrophy) or heart failure may benefit from supplementing with creatine — but more research is needed in all of these areas.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Jackson began this tour a year after revealing his struggles with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a nerve condition related to muscular dystrophy and Parkinson’s disease that impacts his motor skills.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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“Muscular dystrophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular%20dystrophy. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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