Noun
/fəˌsi.oʊˌskæp.jəˈluː.hjuː.mə.rəl ˈmʌs.kjə.lər dɪsˈtrɪf.i/
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic muscular dystrophy characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of the muscles. FSHD primarily affects the muscles of the face, shoulders, and upper arms, leading to a notable disability. The condition often presents itself in adolescence or early adulthood, although it can appear later in life as well.
It is relatively rare compared to other types of muscular dystrophies and is often more frequently discussed in medical literature rather than in everyday conversation. Consequently, its usage leans more towards written contexts such as medical texts, journals, and discussions within clinical settings.
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy can lead to significant mobility challenges for affected individuals.
La distrofia muscular facioscapulohumeral puede llevar a desafíos significativos de movilidad para las personas afectadas.
Patients diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy often require a multidisciplinary approach for management.
Los pacientes diagnosticados con distrofia muscular facioscapulohumeral a menudo requieren un enfoque multidisciplinario para su manejo.
Research is ongoing to better understand the genetic causes of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.
La investigación está en curso para comprender mejor las causas genéticas de la distrofia muscular facioscapulohumeral.
While "facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy" is a technical term rather than a commonly used idiom, it reflects a specialized vocabulary in medical and genetic contexts. Below are idiomatic expressions related to the broader topic of muscular dystrophies:
"Face the challenges head-on"
Everyone who is dealing with muscular dystrophy must learn to face the challenges head-on.
Todos los que enfrentan la distrofia muscular deben aprender a afrontar los desafíos directamente.
"Shoulder the burden"
Families often have to shoulder the burden of care for those with muscular dystrophy.
Las familias a menudo tienen que cargar con la carga de cuidar a quienes tienen distrofia muscular.
"Build up strength over time"
Though difficult, patients with muscular dystrophy can sometimes build up strength over time through therapy.
Aunque es difícil, los pacientes con distrofia muscular a veces pueden desarrollar fuerza con el tiempo a través de la terapia.
The term "facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy" is derived from several Latin and Greek roots: - "Facio" means "face" (referring to the facial muscle involvement), - "Scapula" refers to "shoulder blade" (indicating shoulder muscle involvement), - "Humerus" refers to the upper arm bone (reflecting upper arm muscle involvement), - "Muscular dystrophy" comes from "muscularis" (pertaining to muscles) and "dystrophia" (meaning faulty nourishment, reflecting the nature of the muscular degeneration).
There aren't direct antonyms because muscular dystrophies are specific medical conditions without opposites. However, conditions that may be considered "healthy" or "normal" muscle function can be indirectly seen as oppositional.
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a specific and complex condition within the spectrum of muscular dystrophies, highlighting the significance of understanding genetic and muscular health. Its technical nature makes it more frequent in medical discussions rather than colloquial speech.