Muscular Dystrophies

A heterogeneous group of inherited MYOPATHIES, characterized by wasting and weakness of the SKELETAL MUSCLE. They are categorized by the sites of MUSCLE WEAKNESS; AGE OF ONSET; and INHERITANCE PATTERNS.

Also Known As:

Muscular Dystrophy; Dystrophy, Muscular; Myodystrophica; Myodystrophy; Dystrophies, Muscular; Myodystrophicas; Myodystrophies

Musculoskeletal Diseases: 719
- Muscular Diseases: 10128
  - Atrophic Muscular Disorders: 320
    - Muscular Dystrophies: 5779
Nervous System Diseases: 14178
- Neuromuscular Diseases: 2005
  - Muscular Diseases: 10128
    - Atrophic Muscular Disorders: 320
      - Muscular Dystrophies: 5779
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Inborn Genetic Diseases: 11939
  - Muscular Dystrophies: 5779

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