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distal muscular dystrophy |
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Distal muscular dystrophy (DD) A form of muscular dystrophy that usually begins in middle age or later, causing weakness in the muscles of the feet and hands. Mentioned in: Muscular Dystrophy distal muscular dystrophy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy that usually affects adults. It is characterized by moderate weakness and by wasting that begins in the arms and legs and then extends gradually to the proximal and facial muscles. Also called Gowers' muscular dystrophy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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