noun
- plural of dystrophy; disorders characterized by progressive degeneration or abnormal development of organs or tissues
Usage: medical
Examples
- Muscular dystrophies are genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness.
- The research center specializes in studying various types of dystrophies.
- Early diagnosis of dystrophies can help manage symptoms more effectively.
- Scientists are developing new treatments for inherited dystrophies.
- The patient was tested for several different dystrophies.
- Physical therapy can help slow the progression of some dystrophies.