Becker muscular dystrophy
Becker muscular dystrophy
Definition
Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness due to degeneration of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle.
Also known as Becker dystrophinopathy, Becker muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, X-linked recessive, BMD — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 9883 per MONDO
- MESH C570377 per MONDO
- NCIT C84587 per MONDO
- OMIM 300376 per MONDO
- Orphanet 98895 per MONDO
- SCTID 387732009 per MONDO
- UMLS C0917713 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Musculature | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |