atrophy
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Searle lives with a rare eyesight condition called Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy - which affects vision by causing the optic nerve to become progressively thinner.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
Barefoot, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, has a close friend, Eli Shwaikeh, who “wants to be an NBA player and my goal is to coach him all the way.”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2023
Tests and lifesaving measures followed, with the parents finally receiving Declan’s diagnosis in November: Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Respiratory Distress Type 1.
From Washington Times • Mar. 6, 2021
Simon died after a two-year battle with the degenerative neurological disorder MSA, or Multiple System Atrophy.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2015
Atrophy of the shoulder may occur if the animal is lame in other regions of the limb, especially the feet.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
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