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dystrophic [distrof′ik] Etymology: Gk, dys + trophe, nourishment pertaining to a usually congenital disorder of structure or function of an organ or tissue that is aggravated by defective nutrition, such as accumulation of calcium salts in the cornea. dystrophic pertaining to or emanating from dystrophia. dystrophic calcification mineralization of soft tissues can occur in hyperadrenocorticism, vitamin d toxicity, and hypervitaminosis A. See also calcification. 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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Heavy resistance training has deleterious effects on dystrophic skeletal muscle, (100,101) particularly if it involves eccentric contractions. Pathologically, chordoma is a gelatinous, multilobulated mass with areas of dystrophic calcification. Physical, chemical and biological dynamics of five temporary dystrophic pools in central Mississippi. |
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