Definition

A medical condition where muscles weaken and waste away due to poor nutrition or other factors.

Example

Muscular dystrophy is a serious condition that affects the strength and function of muscles.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new charity focused on helping kids with dystrophy?

Yeah, I read an article about it; it sounds really impactful.

I think raising awareness about dystrophy is so important for finding better treatments.

Absolutely! Every little effort can make a huge difference in their lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dystrophy is formed from "dys-" (meaning bad or difficult) and "trophe" (from Greek "trophē", meaning nourishment or development). The word describes a condition of bad or impaired nourishment, often relating to muscle or tissue degeneration.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bad' ('dys-') nourishment or development ('trophe') to remember that dystrophy refers to a condition where growth or nourishment is impaired.

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