Spinal muscular atrophy

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What is Spinal muscular atrophy?

Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, eventually leading to death.

Alternative Names:

Werdnig-Hoffmann disease

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