Definitions

1. noun

A progressive and irreversible wasting away of tissues, especially muscle tissue.

“The doctor said that his patient’s muscular dystrophy would eventually require a wheelchair.”

2. noun

A condition of degeneration or decay, especially of a part or organ of the body.

“The patient’s skin dystrophy made it difficult for her to move without severe discomfort.”

3. noun

A state of deterioration or decline, especially in a social, economic, or environmental system.

“The dystrophy of the city’s infrastructure made it difficult for emergency services to respond to emergencies.”