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Becker muscular dystrophy noun[ U ] medical specialized(alsoBecker's muscular dystrophy)uk /ˌbek.ə ˌmʌs.kjə.lə ˈdɪs.trə.fi/ us /ˌbek.ɚ ˌmʌs.kjə.lɚ ˈdɪs.trə.fi/ a form of muscular dystrophy(= a serious disease in which a person's muscles gradually become weaker) that only affects boys and men, and is less severe than other forms of the disease: There is currently no cure for Becker muscular dystrophy, and management aims to help with symptoms. The most severe form, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the milder Becker muscular dystrophy are among the most common serious genetic disorders of children. The prevalence of cardiomyopathy increases significantly as Becker and Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients age. Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is an inherited condition that causes progressive weakness and wasting of the skeletal and cardiac muscles. Dilated cardiomyopathy might be the presenting feature in Becker's muscular dystrophy. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Disorders of muscles & the nervous system acoustic neuroma ageusia agraphia akinetic-rigid HD alexia CJD comatose dysphasia dysphasic dysphonia dyspraxia dystonia leprosy neuralgia NMO palsy Parkinson's parosmia peripheral nerve injury shin splints
See also
Duchenne muscular dystrophy muscular dystrophy |