HealthAugust 19, 2026

dystrophy

DIS-truh-fee

Definition

A condition characterized by the progressive weakening, wasting away, or degeneration of muscle or other tissue.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'dys-', meaning 'bad' or 'difficult', and 'trophē', meaning 'nourishment', referring to the body's inability to properly nourish or maintain the muscle tissue.

In the news

The article mentions muscular dystrophy as one of the medical conditions treated by the physiotherapy department Mrs. Redican established in Samoa. It highlights the specific clinical care she helped make accessible to patients.

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