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any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles

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  1. n. any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
  2. n. any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
  3. n:100 n. any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition