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DUCHENNE'S MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

\dˈʌt͡ʃənz mˈʌskjʊlə dˈɪstɹəfi], \dˈʌt‍ʃənz mˈʌskjʊlə dˈɪstɹəfi], \d_ˈʌ_tʃ_ə_n_z m_ˈʌ_s_k_j_ʊ_l_ə d_ˈɪ_s_t_ɹ_ə_f_i]\

Definitions of DUCHENNE'S MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

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the most common form of muscular dystrophy; X-linked recessive (affecting only males)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

the most common form of muscular dystrophy; inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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