dystrophy
noun/ˈdɪstrəfi/
Frequency rank: #15,260 most common English word
Meaning
A disorder characterized by the wasting or abnormal development of an organ or tissue, especially muscle.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that muscular dystrophy causes progressive weakness in the muscles over time.
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