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Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy

A muscle wasting condition, caused by a genetic defect. The name describes the distribution of weakened muscles: ‘facio’ - facial; ‘scapulo’ - shoulder blade; ‘humeral’ - upper arm.

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