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Dystrophy
Introduction
Dystrophy is any condition of abnormal development, usually due to malnutrition, especially denoting the degeneration of muscles.
Types of Dystrophy:
- Muscular dystrophy
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Becker’s muscular dystrophy
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy