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distal muscular dystrophy — Definition
Distal musküler distrofi / distal muscular dystrophy
Distal muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic muscle diseases, primarily affecting dystal (uç) muscles of the body, such as hands, feet, prearms and lower parts of the legs. The disease is characterized by impaired weakness and melting of muscle fibers, and usually begins during adulthood. Symptoms include grip strength, low foot (foot drop) and walking disorders. Distal muscular dystrophy targets dystal muscles unlike other types of muscular dystrophy affecting proximal muscles.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Distal musküler distrofi?
Distal musküler distrofi; distal muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic muscle diseases, primarily affecting dystal (uç) muscles of the body, such as hands, feet, prearms and lower parts of the legs. The disease is characterized by impaired weakness and melting of muscle fibers, and usually begins during adulthood. Symptoms include grip strength, low foot (foot drop) and walking disorders. Distal muscular dystrophy targets dystal muscles unlike other types of muscular dystrophy affecting proximal muscles.
❓ What is distal muscular dystrophy in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "distal muscular dystrophy" is Distal musküler distrofi.
❓ Which medical field is Distal musküler distrofi related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.