dystrophy

• Terme médical désignant un groupe de maladies héréditaires caractérisées par une faiblesse progressive et une dégénérescence des muscles squelettiques, ou tout état dégénératif causé par une nutrition insuffisante ou inappropriée.

A medical term for a group of hereditary disorders involving progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles, or any degenerative condition caused by poor or faulty nutrition.

1. Muscular dystrophyB2formalmedical

   A hereditary condition causing progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.

   Dystrophie musculaire

   • He was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at a young age.
   • Research into gene therapy offers hope for those with dystrophy.
   • The condition affects the skeletal muscles, leading to difficulty walking.

2. Nutrition-related degenerationC1formalmedical

   A degenerative disorder resulting from poor or inadequate nutrition.

   Dystrophie nutritionnelle

   • The patient suffered from dystrophy due to long-term malnutrition.
   • Improved diet helped slow the progression of the dystrophy.
   • Dystrophy caused by vitamin deficiency can be treated with supplementation.

   Synonymesmalnourishmentmalnutritionundernourishment