Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈdɪstɹəfi/
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ˈdɪstɹəfi
Noun
A wasting of body tissues, of either genetic origin or due to inadequate or defective nutrition.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
Noun
any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
- Synonyms
any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
- Broader terms