Definition of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in English:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
(also DMD)
nounduːˈʃɛnd(y)o͞oˌSHen ˌməskyələr ˈdistrəfē
mass nounA severe form of muscular dystrophy caused by a genetic defect and usually affecting boys.
迪歇恩肌营养不良，假肥大型肌营养不良
Example sentencesExamples
- Scientists here will study gene and stem cell therapies to treat muscle disease, in particular Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- The American Thoracic Society published a paper on the respiratory care of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and recent advances in treatment.
- In Duchenne muscular dystrophy, attempts at cell therapy, using muscle stem cell preparations, have been largely disappointing.
- In cases of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, symptoms usually begin to appear around age 5, as the pelvic muscles begin to weaken.
- The work is promising for possible treatments of diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but the authors say a lot of work is needed to improve the efficiency of the muscle generating process.
Origin
Late 19th century: named after G. B. A. Duchenne (1806–75), the French neurologist who first described it.
Definition of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in US English:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
(also DMD)
nound(y)o͞oˌSHen ˌməskyələr ˈdistrəfē
A severe form of muscular dystrophy caused by a genetic defect and usually affecting boys.
迪歇恩肌营养不良，假肥大型肌营养不良
Example sentencesExamples
- Scientists here will study gene and stem cell therapies to treat muscle disease, in particular Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- The work is promising for possible treatments of diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but the authors say a lot of work is needed to improve the efficiency of the muscle generating process.
- In Duchenne muscular dystrophy, attempts at cell therapy, using muscle stem cell preparations, have been largely disappointing.
- In cases of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, symptoms usually begin to appear around age 5, as the pelvic muscles begin to weaken.
- The American Thoracic Society published a paper on the respiratory care of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and recent advances in treatment.
Origin
Late 19th century: named after G. B. A. Duchenne (1806–75), the French neurologist who first described it.