DYSTROPHY
\dˈɪstɹəfi], \dˈɪstɹəfi], \d_ˈɪ_s_t_ɹ_ə_f_i]\
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any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
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any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
By Princeton University
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.