What is another word for Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophies?
Pronunciation: [fˈe͡ɪsɪˌɒskɐpjˌʊlə͡ʊhjˌuːməɹə͡l mˈʌskjʊlə dˈɪstɹəfɪz] (IPA) 
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophies (FSHD) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting. Researchers and health professionals often use synonyms to refer to this condition. One commonly used synonym is FSHD, which is an abbreviation for the disorder's full name. Some individuals may refer to it as Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy or Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, which essentially mean the same thing. Another synonym for FSHD is Landouzy-Dejerine disease, named after the French physicians who first described it. Regardless of the synonym used, it is essential to remember that all these terms describe the same inherited muscle disorder.
