Becker muscular dystrophy (n)

n14161075

type n
lex_filenum 26
def a form of muscular dystrophy that sets in in adolescence or adulthood and progresses slowly but will affect all voluntary muscles
def characterized by generalized weakness and muscle wasting that affects limb and trunk muscles first
def similar to Duchenne's muscular dystrophy but less severe
def inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males)
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Hypernym muscular dystrophy, dystrophy
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Hyponym muscular dystrophy, dystrophy

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