What is another word for Neurogenic Muscular Atrophies?
Pronunciation: [njˌuːɹə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪk mˈʌskjʊləɹ ˈatɹəfɪz] (IPA) 
Neurogenic muscular atrophies are a group of conditions characterized by the wasting away of muscle tissue due to damage or dysfunction in the nervous system. These diseases can severely affect an individual's ability to move and perform daily activities. Synonyms for neurogenic muscular atrophies include muscular dystrophy, motor neuron diseases, and neuromuscular disorders. Muscular dystrophy refers specifically to a genetic condition that leads to progressive muscle weakness and deterioration. Motor neuron diseases encompass conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), which are caused by the degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Neuromuscular disorders encompass a broader range of diseases affecting the nervous system and muscles, including peripheral neuropathy and myasthenia gravis.
