Synonyms of becker muscular dystrophy

Noun

1. Becker muscular dystrophy, muscular dystrophy, dystrophy

usage: a form of muscular dystrophy that sets in in adolescence or adulthood and progresses slowly but will affect all voluntary muscles; characterized by generalized weakness and muscle wasting that affects limb and trunk muscles first; similar to Duchenne's muscular dystrophy but less severe; inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males)