spinal muscular atrophy

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Definition: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.

Senses:

Noun: A rare hereditary neuromuscular disease affecting infants and children.
Noun: The degeneration and weakening of muscles caused by this disease.

Example Sentences:

1. The diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy is often made in early infancy.
2. The child's spinal muscular atrophy gradually worsened over time.

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